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ACACIA decora
Western Silver Wattle
VICFLORA Threat status Endangered
Family: Fabaceae
Sub-family: Mimosaceae
Characteristics: Shrub 1-3 m
Seed per packet: Approx. 30
Seed per gram: Approx. 55
ACACIA decora takes its specie name for its decorative qualities.
An attractive shrub 1-3 metres tall that produces inflorescences in groups of 5 to 15 that occur the in axillary raceme with spherical flower heads that have a diameter of 5-6mm that contain 15 to 30 bright yellow flowers.
VICFLORA Threat status: Endangered
Occurs naturally on the East coast of Australia from the North of Queensland down to Victoria.
Prefers light well-drained soil in an open sunny position. Drought tolerant.
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