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ACACIA covenyi
Blue Bush
Rare in the wild
SKU: A 47
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Family: Fabaceae
Sub-family: Mimosaceae
Characteristics: Multi-branch Shrub or small tree to 7 m
Seed per packet: Approx. 15
Seed per gram: Approx. 70
p>A small tree or shrub with blue-green foliage and heads of ball-shaped, bright yellow flowers in spring.
An extremely hardy Acacia that will cope with extreme conditions and soil types other than waterlogged soils. Drought and frost tolerant.
An extremely hardy Acacia that will cope with extreme conditions and soil types other than waterlogged soils. Drought and frost tolerant.
A rare Acacia that is classified as rare in the wild with its wild range being less than 100kms with less than around 1,000 plants in the population.
Occurs naturally in the Bendethera to Bega districts on the south coast of NSW.
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.
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