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Australian Blackwood - Acacia melanoxylon
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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Overview & Specifications
Australian Blackwood, Acacia melanoxylon
One of Australia's most structurally impressive native trees, the Australian Blackwood delivers rapid canopy development, year-round evergreen presence, and one of the most prized hardwoods in the country. At advanced sizes, it commands immediate authority in any landscape.
Why Australian Blackwood
Rapid Canopy Establishment: Reaches 10–20m at maturity, with advanced stock delivering a commanding presence from day one.
Distinctive Spring Flowering: Delicate golden-yellow blooms emerge in spring, adding seasonal contrast to large-scale plantings.
Dense Evergreen Canopy: Rich, dark foliage provides consistent shade and visual weight throughout the year.
Premium Hardwood Qualities: The fine-grained, dark timber is among the most sought-after native hardwoods in Australia, adding long-term value to rural and commercial properties.
Exceptional Climate Tolerance: Performs across a broad range of conditions including drought, coastal exposure, and light frost.
Ideal Applications
Signature Shade Tree: Provides broad, cooling canopy coverage for estate grounds, courtyards, and open landscapes.
Windbreak and Shelterbelt: An established choice for rural and semi-rural properties requiring structural wind protection and soil stabilisation.
Agroforestry and Timber Planting: A long-term investment for properties integrating productive hardwood forestry with landscape design.
Revegetation and Habitat Corridors: Supports native fauna and strengthens ecological continuity across large-scale development sites.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (screening/hedge): 3–5m
Spacing (feature/avenue): 8–12m
Planting Season: Autumn to spring, avoiding frost periods
Soil & Drainage: Adaptable to a wide range of soils including clay, loam and sandy soils; prefers well-drained but tolerates moderately poor drainage
Establishment Care: Water deeply and regularly for the first 1–2 years until established, then reduce to occasional deep watering during dry periods. Mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Plant Details
Height: 15–30m
Width: 8–15m
Growth Rate: Fast
Foliage: Evergreen
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Native to: Eastern Australia
Flower Colour: Cream to pale yellow
Delivery
Specialist transport for advanced stock
Large trees and advanced stock are delivered using our specialist transport network. Delivery costs vary based on size, quantity and location. For larger orders or difficult access, request project pricing before purchasing.
Installation
Professional installation available
Nursery Direct can arrange professional installation of advanced trees, specimen palms and landscape stock throughout many areas of Australia. Installation pricing varies depending on access, machinery requirements, tree size, planting conditions and location.
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Built for serious landscapes
Nursery Direct gives customers access to mature trees, specimen palms and advanced stock for high-end residential and commercial landscapes.
- Mature trees and specimen palms
- Online ordering and project support
- Sourcing for hard-to-find stock
- Residential and commercial supply
