Black wattle
Acacia mearnsii
Black wattle is a hardy, fast-growing tree that thrives in full sun to part shade and tolerates a wide range of soil types. Water regularly during establishment but reduce frequency once the tree is mature, as it becomes moderately drought tolerant. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and prevent it from spreading beyond your desired area.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 120″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
120″
Watering Schedule
Every 10-14 Days • Deep Water To Establish Roots, Then Allow Soil To Partially Dry Between Waterings
Soil pH
6 – 8
Temperature
-20° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 36″
Root Depth
Deep
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Nov 26, 2012 by J. Champ (cc-by-sa)
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