Acacia salicina
Willow acacia · also Cooba, Broughton willow, Native willow
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Acacia salicina is a thornless, evergreen tree native to Australia, growing up to 13.7 meters tall with a rounded canopy. It is a fast grower with a lifespan of 10-50 years and flowers from February to June in its native range. This species is suitable for urban landscapes, thriving in sunny locations and well-drained soil, though it is known for dropping leaf litter.
Where it grows
Trees in each city's inventory, with the share of that city's named trees this species accounts for.
- 1810.69%—10 in
- 660.04%—1.9 in
No city in this list records planting dates for this species, so age is blank throughout.
Traits
- Form
- Broadleaf
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Mature height
- 20–40 ft
- Canopy spread
- 15 ft
- Lifespan
- 10–50 years
- Growth rate
- Fast
- Sun
- Full sun
- Soil
- Well-drained
- Water needs
- Low
- Drought tolerance
- High
- Wildlife value
- High
- Blooms
- Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun
Trunk diameters across every city: median 8.0 in, mean 8.9 in, 90th percentile 17 in. Measured at breast height, as published by each inventory.
Native range
Terrestrial ecoregions where this species is native. Trees in the dataset mostly stand well outside it.
Temperate Grasslands, Savannas & Shrublands
- Eastern Australia mulga shrublands
- Southeast Australia temperate savanna
Tropical & Subtropical Grasslands, Savannas & Shrublands
- Victoria Plains tropical savanna
Deserts & Xeric Shrublands
- Great Victoria desert
Other Acacia in the catalogue
35 of the top 2,000 species are in this genus.
