Green Wattle (Acacia decurrens)

Family: Fabaceae or Leguminosae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Acacia decurrens is an evergreen Tree growing to 12 m (39ft 4in) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in leaf all year, in flower in April. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). It can fix Nitrogen. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils. It cannot grow in the shade.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Flowers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Rich in pollen, they are often used in fritters. — Flowers - cooked.; Rich in pollen, they are often used in fritters.; A gum that exudes naturally from the trunk is edible and is used as a substitute for Gum Arabic in making jellies etc.; It is insoluble in water and is of low quality.

Habitat & North American Range

Sheltered forests, mainly on shales and sandstone. Usually on cool moist hills and gullies. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)