Weed of the Month!
Wattle (leaves entire)
Racosperma spp
April's weed of the month is found on roadsides, wasteland and shrubland. It is spread by seed dispersal and sometimes suckering, and can form dense thickets & Wattle forest crowding out other species.
Removal:
Hand pull seedlings. Stem cut or fell larger trees and treat with herbicide. Felling trees may open up new space for wattle seedling growth so treatment of standing trees may be more suitable.
For more information on this and other weeds contact your local Pest Plant Officer at Environment Bay of Plenty 0800 ENV BOP (0800 368 267)
Weedbusters and Environment Bay Of Plenty also provide a downloadable planting guide
Plant Me Instead, which provides alternatives to popular but invasive garden species.
Photo source: Walter Stahel Environment Bay of Plenty, Sydney golden wattle (R. longifolium)