Large southeastern Australian acacia producing premium dark cabinetry timber. Tolerates more shade than most acacias and supports a wide range of native moths and butterflies.
Hardiness ratings
| System | Rating | Temperature range | How to read it |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA hardiness zone | Zone 8–11 | −12.2 °C to 10 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| RHS hardiness rating | H4 | −10 °C to −5 °C | Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance |
| Canadian plant hardiness zone | Zone 8–9 | −7 °C and warmer | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| Australian (ANBG) zone | Zone 4–7 | 0 °C and warmer | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
Growing notes
- Premium furniture timber — second only to Tasmanian myrtle for high-end Australian cabinet work
- Listed as invasive in South Africa and parts of Mediterranean Europe — check local rules outside its native range
- Slower growing than most acacias but much longer lived (50+ years)
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