Acacia verticillata|Prickly Moses

Cardinia indigenous plant guide

Description

Variable spreading or erect shrub or small tree.

Size (W x H)

3-5m x 2-6m

Leaves

Narrow to narrow lance-shaped, flat dark green leaves 12-25mm x 0.5-3mm wide, in regular whorls (rings) of 6, narrowing gradually to a sharp point. Single-veined on each side.

Flowers

Flowerheads in 1-3 axillary cylindrical spikes more than 1cm long. Narrow compressed pods are barely constricted between seeds, 2-8cm x 3-5mm.

Flower colour

Light yellow

Flower time

June to December

Growing conditions

Moist sandy or clay soils of foothill forests, withstanding periods of waterlogging. Shade.

Commonly used for

Excellent bird habitat in moist or wet areas. Suits winter wet, summer dry sites. Prune for bushiness.

Available at indigenous nursery

Attracts birds

Photo gallery

Acknowledgement

Thank you to Shire of Yarra Ranges for assistance in compiling this directory