Late-flowering hickory wattle — Acacia concurrens

Acacia concurrens

Food for native birds Host plant for butterflies and insects Pollinator favourite Shelter for wildlife Showy flowers Resilient garden plant

$8.00

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Plant profile

At a glance

The essentials for finding the right garden position.

Mature size: Height: 3–10 m · Width: 3–6 m
Light: Full sun, Part shade
Water: Dry, Moist
Soil: Sandy, Loamy, Rocky
Drainage: Well-drained • Moderately drained
Vegetation type: Dry Eucalypt, Wet Eucalypt
Plant lifespan: Long-lived perennial
Plant form: Trees

Plant ratings

A quick guide to this plant’s value for wildlife and the garden.

Bird food value
Host plant value
Pollinator value
Shelter & habitat value
Flower display
Garden resilience

About this plant

A fast-growing local wattle with distinctive curved phyllodes and bright yellow flower spikes. It is a hardy pioneer tree for habitat gardens, screening and eucalypt-style plantings, where its blossom supplies an abundant seasonal insect resource.

Image credits:
Mature image: John Robert McPherson via Wikimedia Commons — CC BY-SA 4.0
Feature image: John Robert McPherson via Wikimedia Commons — CC BY-SA 4.0

More plant details

Garden uses: Fast screen, pioneer tree, habitat garden, revegetation and mixed eucalypt planting.
Wildlife value: Flowering wattles attract insects that provide food for insect-eating birds. Acacias are important larval food plants for many native butterflies and moths. Pollen-rich flower spikes attract native bees and many other beneficial insects. Dense branching provides useful mid-storey shelter and perching habitat.
Flowering and fruiting: Bright yellow flower spikes are produced mainly from late winter into spring, followed by flattened seed pods.
Growth habit: Fast-growing shrub or small tree with a spreading crown; indicative mature size 3–10 m × 3–6 m.
Cautions: Can grow quickly and become a small tree; allow space away from paths and services. Short-lived compared with many canopy trees.