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ACACIA decurrens
Queen Wattle or Early Black wattle
Family: Fabaceae
Sub-family: Mimosaceae
Characteristics: Medium tree to 15 m
Seed per packet: Approx. 20
Seed per gram: Approx. 90
A medium-sized tree with a grey trunk and fine feathery leaves. Masses of golden-yellow ball-shaped flowers occur during spring.
A fast-growing Acacia making it an ideal quick-growing hedge or screening plant. Hardy Acacia that is suited to most conditions.
Endemic to New South Wales and Queensland although it has become naturalised in parts of Victoria, Tasmania and the Australian Capital Territory.
Prefers a warm temperate climate with moist draining soil. Frost hardy 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