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ACACIA acuminata
Raspberry Jam Wattle
Stock: Available
SKU Code: A 37
Family: Fabaceae
Sub-family: Mimosaceae
Characteristics: Tall shrub to small tree generally to 5m
Seed per packet: Approx. 20
Seed per gram: Approx. 65
An upright and fast-growing shrub or small tree with golden yellow rod-shaped flowers 2.5 cm long is produced near the ends of the branches.
Bright green phyllodes (leaves) around 10 cm long and about 2mm-8 mm wide finishing in a point.
In ideal conditions the Raspberry Jam Wattle can grow to a height of 10 m but in cultivation usually no more than 5 m.
The timber is widely used in woodturning due to the beautiful grain and aroma of raspberry jam for some time after cutting.
Easily grown in most temperate areas and suited to a range of soils including limestone provided it is reasonably free draining. Flowers are best in full sun, frost hardy and drought tolerant with medium salt tolerance.
Tolerates Arid conditions.
Occurs naturally in the IBRA Regions of the Avon Wheatbelt, Coolgardie, Esperance Plains, Geraldton Sandplains, Great Victoria Desert, Jarrah Forest, Mallee, Murchison, Nullarbor, Swan Coastal Plain, and Yalgoo in Western Australia.
Pre-treatment: Hot Water
Place the seed in a container and pour in just boiled water and allow to soak overnight.
The swollen seed can then be sown, re-treat seeds that have not swollen.
Sow seed 3-5mm keep moist.Germination should occur in 10-21 days @ 18-22C.
If you are unsure what you require to import seed to your county please contact our Export manager who will guide you through the process exports@australianseed.com
We are a registered Export Establishment with an authorised officer which allows us to process Phytosanitary certificates when required.
The purchaser is responsible for clearing the goods through their customs and paying all charges associated with clearing the goods, including any import fees and taxes if applicable.
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