This species however grows into a very large tree and unlike Australian Pine and Maleleuca can invade established, closed-canopy forests. It invades a number of forest types, from dry upland Scrub to rich Hammock. Earleaf Acacia, Acacia auriculariformis View the NPSF database record . A fast-growing member of the pea family Fabaceae. The leaves are crescent-shaped and rather stiff.
Spiral seedpods develop after yellow flowers.
Earleaf Acacia is a weak-wooded spindly tree. One mile-long stretch of road near the company i work for is lined with them and after moderate winds twigs and branches litter the roadway. I live in Pompano Beach and can be found wandering many natural places in South Florida.