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ACACIA cyclops
Western Coastal Wattle
Family: Fabaceae
Sub-family: Mimosaceae
Characteristics: Shrub 3m spread 3m
Seed per packet: Approx. 15
Seed per gram: Approx: 25-30
Acacia cyclops takes its name from its large black seed that is surrounded by a bright red tissue.
A dense bushy shrub often with multiple stems or a small tree with a rounded leaf canopy. The canopy is made up of light green, narrow phyllodes (leaves) which have a shiny appearance when young and growing in a slightly downturned fashion.
Yellow round ball-shaped flowers appear in spring with pod maturing in summer.
Endemic to the south of Western Australia.
Naturally occurring mostly on coastal sand dunes the species is ideally suited to poor sandy soils and exposed positions. Often used to stabilise soils, drought tolerant. Flowers are best in full sun.
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