Family	Mimosaceae
Description	Small to medium tree often with weeping but irregular branching habit. Long-lived.
Flowering Time	late summer-winter
Distribution & Botanical Details	Click Here
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Vegetation Communities	Grassy woodlands, riparian zones and floodplains
Soil Types	Generally on soils of medium texture and fertility.
Values / Uses
Revegetation / Habitat Values	Important species for soil stabilisation in riparian environments. Key revegetation species in Central Hunter communities and in many parts of Queensland
Amenity / Ornamental Values	Individual specimens are highly variable but the best forms are extremely attractive.
Other Values	Nitrogen fixer. Foliage and pods eaten by stock. Attractive timber for craft uses.
Tolerances
Water Deficit	average to high
Compaction	average
Waterlogging	high
Shade	low
Minimum Temperature	-5 degrees
Seed & Germination Details
Average no. Seeds per Gram	15
Viability Period	long
Dormancy	physical
Treatment	boiling water or scarification
Days From First to Last Germination at 25 Degrees	4-30
Direct Seeding	easy