Black acacia (Acacia melanoxylon)
Black acacia (Acacia melanoxylon)
Acacia melanoxylon
tree☀️ full-sun🪴 well-drained📏 tall🌡️ RHS H3
📋Quick Facts
Height
15.0-25.0m
Spread
8.0-12.0m
About
Fast-growing nitrogen fixer with valuable timber.
Top tip
Black acacia is fast-growing and nitrogen fixing; suitable only for mild climates and larger spaces.
Also known as: Acacia negra, Acacia nera, Schwarz-Akazie, Acacia noir, Black acacia (Acacia melanoxylon), Akacja czarna, Zwarte acacia, Acácia-negra
Pest Resilience
4/5 — Good resilience
Few pest problems; generally tough and long-lived.
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How to Propagate
🌰Seed
Easy✂️Cutting
ModerateHardiness Zones
H1a (tender)H7 (very hardy)
RHS H3
USDA 8–9 equivalent