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ACACIA blakei 5g

Blake's wattle or Wollomombi wattle

SKU: N 639-5g
Stock: In Stock

Family: Fabaceae
Sub-family: Mimosaceae
Characteristics: Spearding shrub or small tree 2-13 metres

Seed per packet: Approx. 30
Seed per gram: Approx. 180

Size:
$15.00 AUD Excl. GST

An ornamental shrub or spreading tree with green phyllodes (leaves) 5-17 cm long and 1-2 cm wide. Flowers occur profusely in the leaf axils in a spectacular display of yellow or cream cylindrical blooms 2-6 cm long from August to October. 

Adaptable to a range of soil including sand, gravelly loam, and clay. Drought tolerant.

Occurs naturally in Sothern Queensland and the North-Eastern region of New South Wales

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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