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ACACIA alata var alata | Winged Wattle

ACACIA alata var alata

Winged Wattle 

SKU: E 132
Stock: In Stock

Family: Fabaceae
Sub-family: Mimosaceae
Characteristics: Small shrub 30 cm to 1.5 m

Seed per packets: Approx. 30
Seed per gram: Approx. 105

Size:
$4.60 AUD Excl. GST

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.

  1. Sow in a well drained mix.
  2. Soak in water 24 hours
  3. Next, soak seeds in near boiling water  for 24-48 hours,to help soften the tough exterior and improve germination.
  4. Sow the seeds to a depth equal to the seed's width.
  5. Place in a semi-shaded postion.
  6. 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.

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