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Acacia melanoxylon - Australian blackwood

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Acacia melanoxylon is an evergreen gem that hails from the fertile soils of Australia, boasting the illustrious title, Australian Blackwood. This towering spectacle, reaching up to 30 to 40 meters in height, commands attention with its dense canopy of verdant green leaves and bark featuring earthy shades of grey and brown. This resilient plant showers your landscape with an enchanting display of petite, fragrant, golden-yellow flowers, enticing not just eyes but a bevy of wildlife. The Australian Blackwood, beyond enriching your landscape, also offers utilitarian benefits, casting substantial shade, acting as an efficient windbreak, and providing robust and stunningly beautiful timber. Flourishing in a range of soils and requiring moderate water, this arboreal wonder thrives both in full sun and partial shade, making it a versatile and hardy addition to any landscape.

  • Size: Up to 30-40 meters tall
  • Flowers: Small, fragrant, golden-yellow
  • Foliage: Dense, dark green leaves
  • Water usage: Moderate
  • Sun exposure: Full sun to partial shade
  • Timber: Valued for its robust and beautiful timber
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