General Biology. Growth form. Shrub/Small tree.
Reproduction. Seed. Dispersal. Water, birds, ants, wind,
garden refuse, soil movement. Time to first flowering. 3 years.
Vegetative regeneration strategy. Resprouts. Seedbank persistence.
Long, 5+ years. Fire response. Fire stimulates mass germination of
soil stored seed. Adult plants can resprout following fire.
Additional information. Origin. Eastern
Australia. History of use/introduction. Garden escape. Similar
native species. Acacia saligna.
Suggested method of management and control. Hand pull
seedlings. Drill and fill with 50% glyphosate. Older plants can be ringbarked.
Read the manufacturers' labels and material safety data sheets before using
herbicides. For further information consult the Australian Pesticides and
Veterinary Medicines Authority to determine the status of permits for your
situation or state.
Management Calendar
Calendar Type |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
Comments |
Flowering |
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|
O |
Y |
Y |
Y |
O |
|
|
Fruiting |
Y |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
Optimum Treatment |
O |
O |
O |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
|
|
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Legend: Y = Yes, regularly,
O = Occasionally, U =
Uncertain, referred by others but not confirmed.
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