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ACACIA bancroftii
Bancrofts Wattle
Family: Fabaceae
Sub-family: Mimosaceae
Characteristics: Small slender shrub or tree to 6m
Seed per packet: Approx. 15
Seed per gram: Approx. 24
A fast-growing slender small to medium-sized that displays a profusion of lemon-yellow ball-shaped flowers from May to October in its natural range.
An attractive species of Acacia that occurs naturally in Queensland.
Grows well in most temperate areas, drought and frost resistant.
It prefers light to medium soil that is well-drained moist soils in an open sunny position.
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