ACACIA acanthoclada

Variable in size depending on conditions this small shrub produces golden yellow spherical flowers from August to October in its natural range.
Prefers medium to heavy well-drained soil. Drought and frost are tolerant. Hardy species are suitable for arid and semi-arid conditions.

Endangered Species NSW

Occurs naturally in Western Australia, South Australia, and Victoria. Listed as endangered under the Threatened Species Conservation Act in New South Wales.

Grow notes:

Although seed can be sown most of the year in many parts of Australia seed is generally best sown in spring or autumn in temperate climates, avoid the coldest and hottest months of the year. The optimum germination temperature for germination is around 18-22°C.

Acacia seeds germinate readily, however, they do have a hard outer coating which is impervious to water and generally, germination will normally not occur unless the seed is scarified by abrading or pre-treated with boiling water first.

1. Place the seed in a container and pour in just boiled water and allow to soak overnight.
2. The swollen seed can then be sown, re-treat seeds that have not swollen.
3. Sow the depth of the seed and keep it warm & moist but not wet.
4. Germination should occur in 10-21 days @ 18-22C.

General note: Seeds of many natives are dormant and require specific conditions or pre-treatment for germination.
Do not be too hasty to discard seed that does not germinate, seeds will often lay dormant until the conditions are similar to their natural requirements for germination to occur. Containers put to one side will often surprise long after they were discarded.