Family	Mimosaceae
Description	Rounded large shrub to small tree with weeping branches. Relatively long-lived
Flowering Time	winter
Distribution & Botanical Details	Click Here
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Vegetation Communities	Riparian zones and low-lying parts of floodplains in myall and other grassy woodland communities.
Soil Types	Heavy soils.
Values / Uses
Revegetation / Habitat Values	Excellent species for soil stabilisation in riparian and other zones subject to waterlogging. Unlike most wattles the seed pods do not split, instead breaking up into segments and dispersing via floodwaters. Tolerant of salinity and suckers freely
Amenity / Ornamental Values	Individual plants vary greatly in foliage and form. The best specimens are extremely attractive trees.
Other Values	Attractive timber for craft uses, fuelwood, fence posts. May have fodder value.
Tolerances
Water Deficit	average
Compaction	average to high
Waterlogging	very high
Shade	low
Minimum Temperature	-5 degrees
Seed & Germination Details
Average no. Seeds per Gram	9
Viability Period	long
Dormancy	physical
Treatment	boiling water or scarification
Days From First to Last Germination at 25 Degrees	3-25
Direct Seeding	easy