Blackwood
(Acacia melanoxylon)

This is a hardy shade tree that produces masses of pale yellow flowers in clusters from late winter to early spring adding great colour in the winter months. Useful to protect the western side of the house from the hot afternoon sun. Plant away from the house, due to probable mature size of the tree. When planted in full sun this species can become a bushy, branching shrub. In shade will develop a tree shape with a dense canopy.