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ACACIA dictyophleba 1000g
Sandhill Wattle
Family: Fabaceae
Characteristics: Small shrub 0.6-4 metres
Seed per packet: Approx. 40
Seed per gram: Approx. 120
An attractive small resinous shrub that is usually 0.6-4 metres tall and has a rounded or spreading habit.
It produces yellow globular or oblong flowers that are 9 to 13 mm in size and blooms from March to September. The shiny phyllodes (leaves) are initially dark green but eventually age to a grey-green or an attractive blue-grey colour.
The phyllodes are shaped like an oblong spoon and are usually 5 to 8.5 centimetres long and 9 to 28 millimetres wide.
This shrub is widespread in the North and central arid zones, extending from the Pilbara region in Western Australia to north-eastern South Australia and south-west Queensland. It is particularly common in the Simpson Desert.
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.
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