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ACACIA blakei 5g
Blake's wattle or Wollomombi wattle
Family: Fabaceae
Sub-family: Mimosaceae
Characteristics: Spearding shrub or small tree 2-13 metres
Seed per packet: Approx. 30
Seed per gram: Approx. 180
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.
- 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