Acacia mearnsii Black Wattle Provenance:East Gippsland Plains - Heyfield It is valued for its

It is valued for its nitrogen-fixing ability and effectiveness in stabilizing soils

bluish juvenile leaves

with rough bark leading to smoother branches

and revegetation on slopes and gullies

is a medium to tall tree native to south-eastern Australia

Acacia mearnsii Black Wattle Provenance:East Gippsland Plains - Heyfield It is valued for itsBlack Wattle (Acacia mearnsii) is a fast growing, nitrogen fixing native species commonly used in revegetation and erosion control projects. It thrives in a range of soil types and provides important habitat and food sources for insects, birds, and other wildlife. The tree produces creamy yellow globular flower heads from late winter to early spring, followed by seed pods that support biodiversity. Its ability to improve soil structure and fertility