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ACACIA auriculiformis
Ear Pod Wattle
Family: Fabaceae
Characteristics: Tree 15-30 m spread 5-10 m
Seed per packet: Approx. 15
Seed per gram: Approx. 47
A fast-growing attractive tree with a dense foliage and creamy yellow and sweetly scented flowers 8 cm long that occur profusely during spring. Leaves are thick and leathery 10-15cm long and 1.5-2.5cm wide.
Another attractive feature of this tree is the twisted seed pods which initially start off straight before coming twisted. Makes a good specimen or shade tree.
Naive to Queensland and the Northern Territory it also occurs naturally in Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea
Adaptable to most soil types, full sun to part shade although flowering will be more profuse in full sun. Drought resistance but frost tender.
*Image by I, J.M.Garg CC BY-SA 3.0
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