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jamtree

acacia acuminata (Jam Wattle, Jam Tree)

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Product Description

A very useful large shrub/tree with yellow flowers in July through to October.

Used for revegetation that regenerates readily after disturbances such as fire.

It is a common species (although it can be quite variable in its form) throughout the Avon and is relied upon by a range of fauna.

Another advantage is its ability to fix nitrogen in soils.

It is a slightly water logging and salt tolerant species as well as very drought tolerant

Other uses are sandalwood hosts, fence posts, craft timber.

Height 3 – 7 m

Soils: variety

Distribution: Found throughout the Avon catchment, as well as from Kalbarri to the south coast and inland to the goldfields.

Images: © Lisa West

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