The climate preferred by Acacia dealaa (silver wattle) ranges from 600 to 1000 mm of rainfall and altitudes from 50 to 1000 m. It thrives in areas with open forest or tall open forest, including sandstone ridges.
Silver wattle
Acacia dealbata, also known as silver wattle, is a fast-growing tree native to the southeast of Australia. It can reach heights of 25-28 meters and is often found in open forests and sandstone ridges. This nitrogen-fixing tree has a wide range of native companions and is known for its ability to regenerate quickly after clearing or fire. Its wood is used for pulp production and has various other practical applications.
Acacia dealaa
Australia
Other Information: - Acacia dealbata is commonly known as silver wattle. - It has bright yellow flowers and feathery silver-gray foliage. - This species is known for its ability to fix nitrogen in the soil, which benefits other plants in its vicinity. - Silver wattle is a pioneer species, meaning it is one of the first to colonize disturbed or bare areas. - It is native to the southeastern region of Australia. - The wood of Acacia dealbata is used for pulp production, as well as for making clothes pegs, wood wool, and shoe heels. - It quickly regenerates after clearing or fire due to its ability to produce numerous suckers. - While it is not considered a good firewood, it is valued for its glueing properties. - In its native habitat, silver wattle typically grows in open forests or tall open forests, as well as on sandstone ridges. - It thrives in areas with rainfall ranging from 600 to 1000 mm and altitudes between 50 and 1000 m.
Well-drained, sandy or loamy soils.
A fast growing, nitrogen fixing tree (25 - 28 m), within open forest or tall open forest and as a small shrub on sandstone ridges. Rainfall varies between 600 - 1000 mm at altitudes from 50 -1000 m, in its native area in the south east of Australia.
Its native companions include: Eucalyptus fastigata, Eucalyptus regnans, Eucalyptus delegatensis, Eucalyptus viminalis, Eucalyptus radiata, Eucalyptus dives and Eucalyptus nortonii. It regenerates quickly after clearing or a fire, as it suckers profusely. The wood is used for pulp production in Victoria and Tasmania and has good glueing properties. Other uses include clothes pegs, wood wool and shoe heels. It is not considered a good fire wood.