| 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 southeastern Queensland, Australia within the latitudinal range 20-28°S at elevations between sea level and 250 m. It is common on well-drained sandy soils behind coastal dunes. |
SOURCES (A. julifera Benth. ssp julifera)
Turnbull J 1986 pp 148-149 [TEMP, KTMP, KTMP, RAIN, TEXT, DEP, PH, FER, USE] |