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ACACIA conferta 250g
Crowded-leaf Wattle
Family: Fabaceae
Sub-family: Mimosaceae
Characteristics: Rounded Shrub to 2-4 metre
Seed per packet: Approx. 25
Seed per gram: Approx. 70
Typically forms a rounded shrub or small tree he shrub or tree with a rounded habit that grows to a height of 2-4 m with slender spreading branchlets that displays an abundance of rounded bright yellow flower balls on single stalks between the months
of April and August.
Flat green phyllodes (leaves 5 to 12 mm long 1 to 1.6 mm wide and crowed along the branches hence the common name Crowded-leaf Wattle.
Adaptable to most soils but prefers a medium to heavy soil in a well-drained open sunny position. Drought and frost resistant.
Occurs naturally in New South Wales and Queensland.
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