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ACACIA disparrima
Southern Salwood
Family: Fabaceae
Characteristics: Shrub 1.5-4 m or Small tree 3-9 m
Seed per packet: Approx. 30
Seed per gram: Approx. ~45
Acacia disparrima produces cylindrical yellow-lemon yellow flowers between January and May, occurring singly or in pairs in the axils; the cylindrical flower heads have a length of 2-7 cm long.
Depending on the location the flowering period varies from January to May.
Like most species of Acacia it has phyllodes rather than true leaves.
The pale green to dark grey-green phyllodes are curved like a sickle with a length of 4-5 cm and a width of 0.5-3 mm.
The seed pods are straight to moderately curved and usually twisted. The woody pods are 2.5-10 cm in length and 10-20 mm wide.
A species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae occurs naturally in Queensland and northern New South Wales on the edges of rainforests behind the coastal sand dunes.
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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