Acacia decurrens is a medium sized tree to 46' with dark green, ferny foliage. In late winter and early
spring, fragrant yellow, ball-shaped flowers appear. This Acacia species
is native to the Blue
Mountains area of New South Wales and in ACT.
It is commonly found on shale outcrops.
It has naturalized in many parts of Australia, including
Victoria, Queensland, South Australia and Tasmania. It is commonly found associated with
Eucalyptus forest and woodlands on heavy soils and is somewhat frost
resistant. Larvae of the common imperial blue butterfly feed on
this tree. Frost tolerant and hardy to 20 degrees F.
