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Silver Wattle
Stock: Available
SKU Code: N 300-10g
Family: Fabaceae.
Sub-family: Mimosaceae
Characteristics: Spreading shrub to small tree 3m–10m
Seed per packet: Approx. 25
Seed per gram: Approx. 70
An attractive Acacia with grey-green fern-like foliage. The new growth is very soft, silvery, and felt like to touch. Bright yellow flowers occur from July to November.
Bark can be smooth through to deeply fissured, dark grey-brown, often with a mottled appearance.
Endemic to New South Wales, Victoria, and Tasmania although it has also become naturalised in parts of South Australia and Western Australia.
Adaptable to a wide range of conditions and soils, but prefers moist well-draining soil with annual rainfall above 550mm a year.
Tolerant of cold, frost, and winds, but does not like waterlogged soils or extended dry periods.
Pre-treatment: Hot Water
Place the seed in a container and pour in just boiled water and allow to soak overnight.
The swollen seed can then be sown, re-treat seeds that have not swollen.
Sow seed 3-5mm keep moist.Germination should occur in 10-21 days @ 18-22C.
If you are unsure what you require to import seed to your county please contact our Export manager who will guide you through the process exports@australianseed.com
We are a registered Export Establishment with an authorised officer which allows us to process Phytosanitary certificates when required.
The purchaser is responsible for clearing the goods through their customs and paying all charges associated with clearing the goods, including any import fees and taxes if applicable.
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