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Lightwood - Acacia implexa
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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Product Details
Overview & Specifications
Lightwood Acacia Acacia implexa
A fast-establishing native with genuine presence, Acacia implexa delivers structure, screening, and canopy where it's needed immediately. Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance once established, it performs in demanding conditions without compromise.
Why Lightwood
Rapid canopy formation: establishes quickly, delivering screening and shade without the years of wait associated with slower natives.
Drought resilience: once established, highly tolerant of dry conditions, making it well-suited to Australian climates with minimal irrigation requirements.
Year-round foliage: evergreen phyllodes provide consistent coverage and visual density across all seasons.
Cream-yellow flowering: produces delicate, fragrant flower spikes that add seasonal interest without overwhelming the broader planting scheme.
Ecological value: supports local fauna and integrates naturally into native and bushland-style landscapes.
Ideal Applications
Screening and privacy: effective as a fast-growing buffer along boundaries, road corridors, or neighbouring structures.
Bushland restoration: a credible choice for large-scale revegetation and naturalistic planting on rural or semi-rural properties.
Windbreak planting: structural enough to serve as a first line of protection in exposed or high-wind landscapes.
Native feature planting: works as a mid-to-large canopy specimen within curated native or mixed planting schemes on prestige properties.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (screening/hedge): 3–5m
Spacing (feature/avenue): 6–10m
Planting Season: Autumn to spring, avoiding peak summer heat
Soil & Drainage: Tolerates a wide range of soils including clay, loam and sandy soils; prefers well-drained to moderately drained conditions but is reasonably drought tolerant once established
Establishment Care: Water deeply once or twice a week for the first 6–12 months until established, then reduce to occasional deep watering during dry periods. Apply a layer of mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds, keeping it clear of the trunk.
Plant Details
Height: 6–15m
Width: 4–8m
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
Every order is wrapped, secured and palletised for delivery. Freight starts from $199.95 and is structured so larger orders receive better delivery value.
- Delivery is calculated by order value, with clear freight tiers shown before payment.
- Delivery estimated at 5-8 business days.
Freight Pricing
Freight table
Nursery Direct uses specialist nursery freight for advanced trees, palms and landscape stock. Freight is calculated using clear order-value tiers so customers can review delivery costs before completing their order.
| Order value | Freight |
|---|---|
| $0.01 to $1,000.01 | $199.95 |
| $1,000.02 to $1,400.01 | $249.95 |
| $1,400.02 to $1,650.01 | $299.95 |
| $1,650.02 to $1,950.01 | $349.95 |
| $1,950.02 to $2,250.01 | $399.95 |
| $2,250.02 to $2,500.01 | $449.95 |
| $2,500.02 to $2,750.01 | $499.95 |
| $2,750.02 to $3,000.01 | $549.95 |
| $3,000.02 to $3,350.01 | $599.95 |
| $3,350.02 to $3,650.01 | $649.95 |
| $3,650.02 to $3,850.01 | $699.95 |
| $3,850.02 to $4,150.01 | $749.95 |
| $4,150.02 to $4,450.01 | $799.95 |
| $4,450.02 to $4,750.01 | $849.95 |
| $4,750.02 to $5,000.01 | $899.95 |
| $5,000.02 to $5,250.01 | $949.95 |
| $5,250.02 to $5,550.01 | $999.95 |
| $5,550.02 to $5,850.01 | $1,049.95 |
| $5,850.02 to $6,100.01 | $1,099.95 |
| $6,100.02 to $6,350.01 | $1,149.95 |
| $6,350.02 to $6,650.01 | $1,199.95 |
| $6,650.02 to $6,950.01 | $1,249.95 |
| $6,950.02 to $7,250.01 | $1,299.95 |
| $7,250.02 to $7,500.01 | $1,349.95 |
| $7,500.02 to $7,750.01 | $1,399.95 |
| $7,750.02 to $8,000.01 | $1,449.95 |
| $8,000.02 to $8,350.01 | $1,499.95 |
| $8,350.02 to $8,650.01 | $1,549.95 |
| $8,650.02 to $8,850.01 | $1,599.95 |
| $8,850.02 to $9,150.01 | $1,649.95 |
| $9,150.02 to $9,450.01 | $1,699.95 |
| $9,450.02 to $9,750.01 | $1,749.95 |
| $9,750.02 and above | $1,799.95 |
For difficult access, oversized specimen stock, crane or machinery requirements, remote areas or commercial projects, please request project pricing before purchasing so our team can confirm the most appropriate freight method.
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
