• Detailed view of the vibrant yellow flower clusters of Acacia Decurrens, blooming in winter and spring.
  • Acacia Decurrens (Black Wattle) tree in a natural landscape, displaying its striking yellow flowers and fern-like leaves.
  • Close-up of Acacia Decurrens seeds, highlighting their potential for grinding into nutritious flour, a staple in bush tucker cuisine.
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Acacia Decurrens (Black Wattle)

Acacia Decurrens (Black Wattle)

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Acacia Decurrens (Black Wattle) is a fast-growing Australian native tree known for its graceful, fern-like foliage and vibrant yellow flower clusters that bloom from late winter to early spring. Reaching up to 15 metres tall, it adds height, texture, and seasonal colour to gardens, bushland revegetation, and windbreaks. Its bark is smooth when young, becoming dark and fissured with age, offering added visual interest.

While not commonly used in modern bush tucker, the seeds of Acacia Decurrens have been traditionally utilised by Aboriginal communities after careful processing. The tree also supports biodiversity, providing valuable habitat and food sources for native birds and insects. It’s ideal for larger landscapes where a hardy, fast-establishing tree is needed.

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Mature height

5-15 meters

Mature width

5-8 meters

Spacing

3 meters

Evergreen/Deciduous

Evergreen

Foliage

Bright green foliage; vibrant yellow flowers

Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest

Winter to spring (June to November); pods develop after flowering (October to December), with seeds maturing inside the pods, ready for harvest in summer (January to February)

Sun tolerance

Full sun to partial shade

Maintenance

Minimal; drought-tolerant once established

Root System

Produces a vigorous, deep root system that can become invasive through spreading roots and suckering. Use root barriers and avoid planting near structures.