Difference between revisions of "Acacia melanoxylon"
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| common_names = Blackwood | | common_names = Blackwood | ||
| growth_habit = tree | | growth_habit = tree | ||
− | | high = | + | | high = 30m (rarely to 45m) |
− | | wide = | + | | wide = 1.5m |
| origin = E Australia | | origin = E Australia | ||
| poisonous = <!--- indicate parts of plants which are known/thought to be poisonous --> | | poisonous = <!--- indicate parts of plants which are known/thought to be poisonous --> | ||
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| water = <!--- frequent, regular, moderate, drought tolerant, let dry then soak --> | | water = <!--- frequent, regular, moderate, drought tolerant, let dry then soak --> | ||
| features = <!--- flowers, fragrance, fruit, naturalizes, invasive --> | | features = <!--- flowers, fragrance, fruit, naturalizes, invasive --> | ||
− | | hardiness = | + | | hardiness = -8°C |
| bloom = <!--- seasons which the plant blooms, if it is grown for its flowers --> | | bloom = <!--- seasons which the plant blooms, if it is grown for its flowers --> | ||
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| sunset_zones = <!--- eg. 8, 9, 12-24, not available --> | | sunset_zones = <!--- eg. 8, 9, 12-24, not available --> | ||
| color = IndianRed | | color = IndianRed | ||
| image = Acacia melanoxylon.jpg | | image = Acacia melanoxylon.jpg | ||
| image_width = 200px | | image_width = 200px | ||
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| regnum = Plantae | | regnum = Plantae | ||
| divisio = Magnoliophyta | | divisio = Magnoliophyta | ||
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− | Blackwood | + | Blackwood (''Acacia melanoxylon'') is a common tree in South-eastern Australia, It is named for the dark heartwood of the tree which produces a timber much favoured in furniture making. |
The tree can grow to 30m in height and has very dense dark green foliage. As a young tree it shows typical Acacia foliage, with bipinnate leaves, but these are quickly replaced by expanded leaf stalks known as phyllodes that resemble simple parallel-veined leaves. | The tree can grow to 30m in height and has very dense dark green foliage. As a young tree it shows typical Acacia foliage, with bipinnate leaves, but these are quickly replaced by expanded leaf stalks known as phyllodes that resemble simple parallel-veined leaves. | ||
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Image:Acacia melanoxylon a.jpg| Juvenile tree | Image:Acacia melanoxylon a.jpg| Juvenile tree |
Revision as of 11:25, 16 March 2009
Lifespan: | ⌛ | perennial |
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Origin: | ✈ | E Australia |
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Blackwood (Acacia melanoxylon) is a common tree in South-eastern Australia, It is named for the dark heartwood of the tree which produces a timber much favoured in furniture making.
The tree can grow to 30m in height and has very dense dark green foliage. As a young tree it shows typical Acacia foliage, with bipinnate leaves, but these are quickly replaced by expanded leaf stalks known as phyllodes that resemble simple parallel-veined leaves.
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