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