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Acacia pendula (weeping myali, boree)

Climate

It thrives in regions with moderate rainfall ranging from 400 to 650 mm and at altitudes between 90 to 350 m.

Common Name

Weeping myali

Description

Acacia pendula, commonly known as weeping myali or boree, is a slow-growing tree native to the eastern states of Australia. It typically reaches a height of 6-12 meters and prefers clay or black soil with access to groundwater. This tree is highly valued for its nutritious foliage, dense heartwood, and suitability for crafts and firewood.

Genus
Grouping
Pioneers
Latin Name

Acacia pendula

Origin

Australia

Other Relevant Information

## Other Relevant Information - The weeping myali is known for its graceful weeping habit, with long, pendulous branches. - It produces small, pale yellow flowers in spring. - The leaves are slender and blue-green in color. - This tree is well-adapted to dry conditions and can tolerate drought. - Acacia pendula provides important habitat and food for native wildlife, including birds and insects. - It is commonly used in landscaping and as a shade tree in gardens and parks. - The wood of Acacia pendula is valued for its durability and is used in various woodworking applications. - This species is also known by its common names, "boree" and "weeping myall".

Related Genus
Soil Preferences

It prefers good clay or black soil and access to groundwater.

Specific species
Uses
Livestock feedTurnery woodCraft wood
Suitability to cool temperate climate

A relatively slow growing tree native to the eastern states of Australia (rainfall 400 - 650 mm; altitude 90 - 350 m) and grows from 6 - 12 m. It prefers good clay or black soil and access to groundwater.

It is eaten readily by sheep and cattle and is thought to be more palatable and nutritious than mulga (Acacia aneura). The heartwood is heavy, hard, close grained and dark brown, and is suited to turnery and craft wood. It is used for fence posts and is also an excellent firewood. It often forms pure stands on heavy soils adjacent to watercourses but also grows as a companion to: Acacia cambagei, Acacia harpophylla, Acacia salicina, Acacia stenophylla, Acacia omalophylla, Atalaya hemiglauca, Atriplex nummularia, Cassia spp, Casuarina cristata, Eremophila spp, Eucalyptus largiflorens; Eucalyptus melanophloia, Eucalyptus microtheca, Eucalyptus orgadophila, Eucalyptus populnea, Eucalyptus woollsiana and Flindersia maculosa.