Additional information for Acacia

Acacia

Common name  wattle, mimosa

Family  Fabaceae

Details  A large genus of fast growing, evergreen, nitrogen fixing plants ranging in size from shrubs to canopy trees.
Main uses include firewood, timber, shelter and support

Flowers  Yellow

Evergreen  

Nitrogen fixer  

Perennial  

Propagation method  Sow pot / tray

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Silver wattle

Common name  Silver wattle

Botanical name  Acacia Dealbata

Family  Fabaceae

Details  Fast growing, coppices readily, good firewood. Can sucker from root disturbed / damaged roots.

Diameter  1.00

Date  July 01, 2010

Height (m)  25

Drought tolerance  

Evergreen  

Nitrogen fixer  

Shade / Sun  Full sun

Soil type  Dry

Wind tolerance  High

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Trees for animal fodder

By now it should be obvious that we need more trees in our landscapes, however inconvenient that may seem. The benefits are numerous. Using trees for supplementary animal feed is a smart strategy in drought prone areas. This includes:

• Fresh leaves / foliage
• Fruits and berries
• Nuts and seeds

Once established, trees are long lived with a deep root system capable of funding moisture in dry times. Large volumes of edible material can be produced, along with all the other benefits provided by appropriate species of trees.

September 04, 2018

  trees  animals 

Olmec Sinclair

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