umbrella-bush

Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris

Acacia osswaldi, F. v. M., N.O. Leguminosae.


1889. J. H. Maiden, `Useful Native Plants,' p. 363:

«Often called `Umbrella-Bush,' as it is a capital shade tree.

A small bushy tree.»

1894. `Melbourne Museum Catalogue – – Economic Woods,' No. 17:

«The plant is exquisitely adapted for tall hedges. It is oftencalled the `umbrella tree,' as it gives a capital shade. Theheart-wood is dark, hard, heavy and close-grained.»

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