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ACACIA aphylla
Leafless Rock Wattle
Threatened, rare in the wild
Family: Fabaceae
Sub-family: Mimosaceae
Characteristics: Shrub 1 to 2.5m
Seed per packet: Approx. 20
Seed per gram: Approx. 65
An interesting and unusual erect shrub with a twisted blue-grey stem that is many-branching and leafless. Small yellow ball shaped flowers occur late winter through to mid spring.
Endemic to a small area around Perth Western Australia.
Adaptable to a range of soils including, sand, loam and clay loams that are free draining in an open sunny position. Drought and frost resistant.
Conservation Code: Threatened Flora (Declared Rare Flora)Threatened and categorised as rare in the wild.
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