Description
Common names
Mountain Hickory, Hickory, Hickory Wattle, Native Hickory.
Scientific names
Acacia penninervis.
Family
Mimosaceae.
Genus
Acacia.
Name origin
Penninervis, from Latin penna, feather, and nervus, sinew or nerve, referring to pinnate venation of "leaves".
Rainfall
400-900mm.
Growth rate
Moderate.
Growth height
2-8m.
Presence in Australia
Isolated occurrences in Simmons Creek-NW Culcairn district and Urana-Rand-Corowa region.
This specie has been identified in the following Australian states: Qld, NSW, ACT, Vic, SA.
Habitat
Moist and dry sclerophyll forest and woodland.
Habit
Erect or spreading small tree, 2-8m high. Dark grey, finely or deeply fissured bark, cylindrical branchlets and large sickle-shaped or straight "leaves" 4-15cm long. Large globular flowers.
Site preference
Most soils. Partial or full sun. Moderately frost tolerant.
Characteristics
Hardy and adaptable.
Flowering
Pale yellow to ± white, any time.
Propagation
From scarified seed.
Shade and shelter
Useful low-level cover in windbreaks.
Land protection
Legume - improves soil fertility through "fixing" nitrogen.
Fuel
Excellent. Was used extensively.
Ornamental
Ideal screen for parks and large landscaped areas.