Acacia excelsa – Ironwood Wattle

Acacia excels - ironwood wattle
Acacia excels - ironwood wattle

A fine looking tree, important for shelter and shade in inland regions, this Acacia is hardy to both frost and drought and can live quite some time. The wood of this acacia is hard and has a beautiful grain. Flowering is somewhat subdued, and occurs intermittently according to rainfall. If it is a very dry year Acacia excelsa may not flower at all.

Family : Fabaceae

Cultivar Name:

Plant Type : Small tree, Large tree

Width : 15

Flowering Time : Spring

Soil Type : Sandy, Sandy loam

Climate Zone : Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool, Semi-arid

Growth Habit : Open foliage, Spreading

Soil Moisture : Well-drained

Special Uses : Erosion control, Fast growing

Scientific Name: Acacia excelsa

Common Name : Ironwood Wattle

Height : 25

Flower Color : Cream

pH Level : Acid, Neutral

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Cold climate, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Seed eating birds