Botanical Name Acacia Pycnantha

Family Name Momosaceae

Common Name Golden Wattle

Kaurna Name Minno (tree and its gum)

It prefers shallow, sandy soils in an open, sunny position, it is drought resistant and frost tender when young.

An Evergreen Tree

Height 8m

Spread 4m

Stem Erect with smooth bark and a stately habit.

Leaves Bright green sickle shaped broad and 15cm long

Flowers Large, deep golden yellow, fragrant balls
Flowering In spring summer and autumn.

Pods 6-13cm long, about 5mm wide

Propagation is by scarified seed, black or brown.

Aboriginal uses: Gum nodules from on the trunk of this tree were eaten. The light coloured gum was favored.