Common name
Kangaroo Thorn
Position
Full sun, Part Shade
Flower shape and colour
Yellow, Globular
Form
Large Shrub (Usually exceeds 3.6m)
Suitability for landscaping
On road batters as erosion control or a barrier, hedge or screen for low traffic areas due to its extremely prickly foliage. As it is a thorny plant some caution should be taken when planting in high traffic areas or where children play. An important habitat plant for birds and small mammals. Attractive to a variety of birds and insects. (Botanic Gardens of South Australia, Acacia paradoxa | Kangaroo Thorn)
Highly ornamental. Dense screen plant. Excellent refuge for birds.(Yarra Ranges Council, Acacia paradoxa | Hedge Wattle, Kangaroo Thorn)
Propagation
From scarified or softened seed (Atlas of Living Australia, Acacia paradoxa | Kangaroo Thorn)
Cultivation
Tube stock is available at Native nurseries, notably at the SA State flora nursery (SA State flora catalogue, p. 7)
References | acknowledgements
- Atlas of living Australia 2025, Acacia paradoxa | Kangaroo Thorn. Provides information about the spread of the species of acacia shrub across South Australia and other parts of Australia.
- Botanic Gardens of South Australia 2025, Acacia paradoxa | Kangaroo Thorn. Provides information about the plant features and uses of the Native shrub: Acacia paradoxa.
- Yarra Ranges Council 2025, Acacia paradoxa | Hedge Wattle, Kangaroo Thorn. Provides information about the plant characteristics including the suitability of the Acacia paradoxa as a streetscape shrub.