| BRIEF DESCRIPTION A small, straggly shrub or multistemmed bush 2-5 m tall, or a small tree reaching a height of 8-10 m. USES The wood is suitable for firewood and charcoal, and can be used for posts, poles, or rails. The species should be siutable for shelter in coastal areas and it can be used as an ornamental. GROWING PERIOD Perennial. COMMON NAMES Acacia julifera. FURTHER INF This acacia can be found in northeastern Queensland, Australia within the latitudinal range 17-21°S at elevations between sea level and 425 m. It is common on sesonally waterlogged soils. |
SOURCES (A. julifera Benth. ssp gilbertensis)
Turnbull J 1986 pp 148-149 [TEMP, KTMP, KTMP, RAIN, TEXT, DEP, PH, FER, USE] |