Acacia melanoxylon - Blackwood Acacia

Size: 100L
Sale price$570.00

The Acacia melanoxylon – Blackwood Acacia is a fast-growing evergreen tree (6–30m H × 4–10m W) with a tall, upright trunk and dense canopy of dark green phyllodes. It looks excellent in large native gardens, rural shelterbelts, and public landscapes where height, structure, and durability are required. Creamy-yellow spherical flowers appear in spring to early summer, offering subtle seasonal interest.

Acacia melanoxylon – Blackwood Acacia thrives in full sun, handles clay, loam, or sandy soils, and tolerates low fertility, frost, and moderate drought. Commonly used for erosion control, windbreaks, and timber production. Suitable for revegetation projects, biodiversity corridors, and large-scale planting.

Low-maintenance and highly adaptable, this is a proven performer across temperate and cool regions. Best spaced at 5–7m for canopy development and airflow.

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About This Tree

Botanical Profile

Explore the essential characteristics and growth habits of this plant, curated to assist you in making an inspired and confident choice for your landscape.

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height

6 m – 30 m

Mature Width:

4 m – 10 m

Expected Growth Pear Year

Approx 1.5 – 2.4 meters per year under optimal conditions.

Evergreen/ Deciduous

Evergreen (foliage year round)

Frost Tolerance

Frost Hardy – Survives heavy and frequent frost without damage.

Form & Shape

Acacia melanoxylon - Blackwood Acacia is considered:

  • Upright
Australian Native?

Yes

Flowering Information

Flower Colour: Yellow

Flower Type:

  • Fluffy

Flowering Period

  • Spring
  • Summer
Foliage Type / Shape
  • Broad

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Here Is What Customers Like You Frequently Ask

FAQ

Q. Is this tree suitable for hedging or screening?
A. It’s not used for formal hedging but can be planted 4 – 5 m apart for windbreaks or informal large-scale screening.

Q. How fast does Acacia melanoxylon grow?
A. It grows at a moderate pace of around 50 – 80 cm per year, with faster growth in ideal conditions.

Q. What makes it a good feature tree?
A. Its tall, upright structure and dense green foliage provide shade, structure, and seasonal flowers in spring to early summer.

Q. Is it drought-tolerant?
A. Yes, once established, it can tolerate moderate drought conditions.

Q. What are the flowers like and when do they appear?
A. Small pale yellow flowers appear from spring to early summer, offering subtle seasonal interest.

Q. Does it tolerate frost or poor soil?
A. Yes, it’s highly adaptable, tolerates a wide range of soils, and is frost-resistant once mature.

Q. What kind of maintenance does it need?
A. It is generally low-maintenance, requiring regular watering when young and minimal pruning once mature.

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Planting Guide

Plant Spacing

Hedging & Screening: Plant 2 m apart for a tall, dense screen.

Feature Tree: Plant 3 m apart to allow full form development.

Avenue Planting Trees:Suitable for avenue planting with 5–6 m spacing.

How to Plant Acacia melanoxylon - Blackwood Acacia

How to Plant Acacia melanoxylon

  1. Select a Sunny Spot: Ensure well-draining soil.
  2. Prepare Soil: Integrate compost for enhanced growth.
  3. Dig a Hole: Twice the container's width and equal depth.
  4. Plant: Gently position Acacia in the hole, refill, and pat down.
  5. Water: Thoroughly upon planting.

Root Ball Dimensions (Width × Depth) For Planting

Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.

  • 30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
  • 40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
  • 50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
  • 100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
  • 150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
  • 200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
  • 300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
  • 400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
  • 500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
  • 750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
  • 1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
  • 2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)

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