Spike Wattle

Family: Mimosaceae

Acacia oxycedrus is a tall, spreading wattle growing up to 3 m high. It grows in open forest in sandy soil.

The leaf-like phyllodes are stiff, flat and very sharp, 2-3 cm long.

The flower heads are dense cylindrical spikes of bright yellow.

Pods are woody and cylindrical, 5 -10 cm long.

Acacia oxycedrus flowers in August and September.