Is Golden Wattle poisonous?
Several wattles have become troublesome overseas, especially in South Africa where, for example, the Golden Wattle (Acacia pycnantha) and Sydney Golden Wattle (Acacia longifolia) have become weeds. Another species, Georgina Gidgee (Acacia georginae), is very poisonous and is particularly dangerous to sheep and cattle.
How do you identify a golden wattle?
These species can be distinguished by the following differences: golden wattle (Acacia pycnantha) has branchlets and ‘leaves’ (i.e. phyllodes) that are drooping in nature (i.e. pendulous). These phyllodes are sickle-shaped (i.e. falcate), relatively large (6-20 cm long), and sometimes quite broad (5-50 mm wide).
What is wattle used for?
The wood from wattles was used to produce spears, boomerangs, spear throwers, clubs, shields, handles for axes and chisels, coolamons, digging sticks, clap sticks and fire drills.
Where does the golden wattle grow?
South Australia
Golden Wattle occurs in the understorey of open forest or woodland and in open scrub formations in South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory, in temperate regions with mean annual rainfall of 350 mm to 1000 mm.
Is wattle a hard or soft wood?
As far as examples are concerned, softwoods include pines, spruces and firs. Hardwoods include gums, wattles, oaks, maples and walnuts.
Why is the wattle important to Australia?
Wattle is ideally suited to withstand Australia’s droughts, winds and bushfires. The resilience of wattle represents the spirit of the Australian people. In recent times, the golden wattle has been used as a symbol of remembrance and reflection.
Where is golden wattle found largely in Australia?
Golden wattle occurs in south-eastern Australia from South Australia’s southern Eyre Peninsula and Flinders Ranges across Victoria and northwards into inland areas of southern New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory. It is found in the understorey of open eucalypt forests on dry, shallow soils.
Are wattles weeds?
Wattle trees can make a beautiful tree in a garden or along a wind break on a rural property particularly when in flower, but if they are not native to the area they can become a serious weed in your local bushland.
What is another name for gold dust wattle?
Gold-dust Wattle, Gold-dust Acacia, Round-leaved Wattle. Acacia acinacea, Acacia rotundifolia. Mimosaceae. Acacia.
What is Lindl wattle?
Lindl. Acacia acinacea, commonly known as gold dust wattle, is a flowering shrub. It is native to south eastern Australia and lives for 15 years on average. This wattle species is tolerant of drought and frost. It is also known as wreath wattle or round-leaf wattle.
What is a wattle tree?
Alternative Common Name: Wreath Wattle, Round-leafed Wattle A small spreading shrub native to several States of Australia. Adapts to many different regions. Masses of red buds opening into bright golden flowers late winter to late spring. Up to 2m x 2m. Moderately frost hardy. May be pruned and shaped after flowering. Attracts birds and insects.