Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Northeast Mexico, Southeastern United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Moist Soils, Moist woods, Roadsides, Sandy areas, tropical environments, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions, Wet lands
Hillside, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Dry, Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Dry
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Adequately
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Dry, Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Dry
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Not Available
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds, Flies
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Fever, Kidney problems, Not Available, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Tree trunks
Flowers
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Constructing Boats, Used in Furniture, Wood is used fore making tools
Food for animals, Food for insects
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ACACIA melanoxylon
Senegalia berlandieri
Common Name
Australian Blackwood, Blackwood
Acacia
In Hindi
काली लकड़ी
Acacia
In German
Schwarzes Holz
Acacia
In French
Bois noir
Acacia
In Spanish
Blackwood
Acacia
In Greek
Μαυρο ξυλο
Acacia
In Portuguese
Madeira preta
Acacia
In Polish
Czarne drewno
Acacia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Mimosoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Blackwood and Acacia
Wondering what are the properties of Blackwood and Acacia? We provide you with everything About Blackwood and Acacia. Blackwood doesn't have thorns and Acacia doesn't have thorns. Also Blackwood does not have fragrant flowers. Blackwood has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eye irritation, Respiratory problems and Skin irritation and Acacia has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eye irritation, Respiratory problems and Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Blackwood and Acacia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blackwood and Acacia
Season and care of Blackwood and Acacia is important to know. While considering everything about Blackwood and Acacia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blackwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Acacia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blackwood is Loam, Sand and for Acacia is Dry, Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Blackwood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Acacia is Slightly Alkaline.
Blackwood and Acacia Physical Information
Blackwood and Acacia physical information is very important for comparison. Blackwood height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Acacia height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Blackwood and Acacia are as follows:
Blackwood flower color: Light Yellow
Blackwood leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Acacia flower color: White
- Acacia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Blackwood and Acacia
Care of Blackwood and Acacia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blackwood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Acacia pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Blackwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Acacia needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water.