Blackwood (Acacia melanoxylon)
Blackwood, also known as Mudgerabah, Hickory
Acacia melanoxylon, commonly known as Blackwood, Black Wattle, and Tasmanian Blackwood, is a deciduous tree in the Legume family. Native to Australia, it has also been introduced to a limited area along the eastern coast of the United States.
Key Facts About Blackwood
Attributes of Blackwood
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Height
12 m to 15 m
Spread
6 m
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
2.5 cm
Flower Color
Yellow White Cream
Scientific Classification of Blackwood
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Fabales
Family
Legume
Genus
Acacias
Species
Blackwood
Toxicity
If eaten, contact with cut wood, inhalation of sawdust