The Bower Wattle, Acacia subporosa, only occurs on the far-south coast of NSW and far-eastern corner of Victoria. It is similar to the Narrow-leaf Bower Wattle, Acacia cognata, but distinguished by wider leaves (6mm instead of 3mm) and smooth leaf margins. While other Wattles, such as the Late Black Wattle, Acacia mearnsii, are heavily browsed by Wallabies, the Bower Wattle never show signs of being eaten. This makes it useful for bush regeneration, as no guards are required when planting it.

The Bower Wattle typically occurs on moist soils of gullies and lower hillslopes. The example photographed here is found next to the picnic table, about 50m west of the Manna Park Hostel.

Click on either photo to download a higher resolution image (T.Hastings 29/8/2009)