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Acacia leprosa |Cinnamon Wattle

Cardinia indigenous plant guide

Description
See Acacia strictophylla for variant. (Dandenong Ranges variant)
Leaves
Leaves are narrowly elliptic and may be straight or curved, 5-8cm x 4-8mm. Fine side veins unite on the edges.
Flowers
Flower stalks can be densely hairy.
Flower colour
Yellow
Flower time
August to December
Growing conditions
Occurs in the moist ranges from Warburton to Marysville. Semi shade.
Available at indigenous nursery
Attracts birds
Photo gallery
Acknowledgement
Thank you to Shire of Yarra Ranges for assistance in compiling this directory