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Brushtail possum nest
in Acacia howittii
-37.894, 145.311
Field Notes
Description:
A large shrub or small tree of dense, weeping habit reaching a height of 5-8 metres. Flowers are pale yellow balls appearing in spring. Fruiting pods are 4-6 cm long and 5 mm wide. It has become the home for some of our brush tailed possums. This nest is about 50cm across, very chaotic with apparently little shelter.
Habitat:
Restricted to a small area south of the ranges in eastern Victoria, Australia. Tree now used as a garden species.
Notes:
Sticky when handling. This plant grew to 6 metres in 3 years.
Reference Links:
Acacia howittii - Growing Native Plants
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PublishedJanuary 14, 2012
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