| Acacia cyclops grows as a dense, evergreen bushy shrub (often with multiple stems), or small tree 1-5 m tall, with a rounded leaf canopy. The canopy is made up of light green, narrow leaves (phyllodes), that have a varnished or shiny appearance when young, and grow in a slightly down turned fashion. In spring, yellow, round, ball-shaped flowers appear. Pods, mature in summer, but are not all shed leaving seeds available to attract wildlife and birds. Acacia cyclops takes its name from its large black seed that is surrounded by a bright red tissue called an aril. The seed and aril together look like a single, bloodshot eye, hence the name Cyclops. Native to southwestern Australia, it grows mostly on coastal sand dunes. In native settings it grows relatively slowly. The trunks are a reddish brown with intricate branches, often growing with multiple trunks. 15 seeds Germination: 5-15 days Pre-treatment: Pour just-boiled water over seeds in a container and soak for 24 hours. Sow swollen seeds, re-treat others. Sowing: Depth of seed, keep warm and moist, but not wet. Zone: 8-11
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