| Common name: | Blackwood |
| Plant type: | Tree over 6m |
| Size: | 30m x 15m |
| Conditions: | Full sun – part shade |
| Soil: | Moist |
| Attracts: | Birds, butterflies |
| Foliage: | Dull green phyllodes |
| Flowers: | Cream balls |
| Flowering: | Jul-Oct |
| Bush tucker: | Seeds are edible and flowers can be cooked and eaten. |
| General comments: | Fast growing, upright |
| Further information: | * Whitehorse Council * VICFLORA |
