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ACACIA craspedocarpa 10g
Hop Mulga or Broad-leaved Mulga
Family: Fabaceae
Sub-family: Mimosaceae
Characteristics: Dense rounded shrub -1-2.5m
Seed per packet: ;Approx. 8
Seed per gram: Approx. 18
A dense rounded shrub that displays short golden flower spikes from March to October in its native range. Flowers generally occur in spring or various other times of the year in less harsh conditions. Broadly elliptical grey phyllodes (leaves) around 2 cm long.
An extremely hardy Acacia that will cope with extreme conditions.
Prefers a light well drained soil in an open sunny position. Drought and frost tolerant to -7 C
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