Genus species; Acacia suaveolens
Meaning of name; Thorn - sweet scented
Family; Mimosaceae
Common name; Sweet Scented Wattle
Shade; none to light
Features; Narrow blue green phyllodes. Pale yellow perfumed flower balls through winter and spring. Flattened bluish seed pods. Seeds eaten by Rosellas.
Aspect; SECOND LINE COASTAL; SHADY DRY;
Dry Conditions; Usually Frost Resistant;
Habitat; Open Forest, Woodland, Heaths,
Soil; SAND BINDER Heavy & Clay Soil; Sandy Soil; Moderately Lime tolerant;
Landscape uses; Hedge;Fence Screen; Specimen; Quick Growing;
Flowering; Perfumed Flowers; March to August;
Fruit; Legume
Dispersal vector; Ant adapted elaiosome (food body).
Problems; Susceptable to Phytophora cinnamomi;
Ecological values; Bird Attractor/Insect Eaters & Seed Eaters;
Propagation; From seed in early spring. Hard seed coat must be made water permiable by pouring boiling water over seed and allowing them to stand in it over night. Sow the swollen seeds. Germination usually takes no longer than three weeks.