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ACACIA alata var alata
Winged Wattle
Family: Fabaceae
Sub-family: Mimosaceae
Characteristics: Small shrub 30 cm to 1.5 m
Seed per packets: Approx. 30
Seed per gram: Approx. 105
An attractive upright or spreading multi-branching shrub with white-cream/yellow flowers mostly two per axil occur along the length of the phyllode giving a spectacular display from May to December depending on the location.
An unusual acacia with “winged” phyllode (leaves) 2-20 mm wide and 5-70 mm long ranging from 30 cm to 1.5 metres in height depending on the conditions.
Adaptable to a range of soil providing it is well drained. Drought tolerant and frost hardy.
A frost-hardy Acacia distributed throughout the southern corner of Western Australia.
Acacia is easy to propagate from seed.
The best time to sow Acacia seed is autumn, Late winter and spring.
- Sow in a well drained mix.
- Soak in water 24 hours
- Next, soak seeds in near boiling water for 24-48 hours,to help soften the tough exterior and improve germination.
- Sow the seeds to a depth equal to the seed's width.
- Place in a semi-shaded postion.
- Keep the soil moist, avoid overwatering and ensure it doesn’t dry out.
Germination: Typically occurs within two weeks.
Please note:
- Please do not be too hasty to discard seeds that do not germinate; seeds will often lie dormant until the conditions are similar to their natural germination requirements.
- As with all seeds, they must have adequate water to germinate, keep them moist, but not too wet.
- These growth notes are provided as guidance only and do not guarantee successful germination.
- The customer should do their due diligence that they are suited to their region.
Importing to Tasmania Prohibited