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ACACIA dunnii 25g

Elephant Ears Wattle

SKU: A 21-25g
Stock: In Stock

Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Mimosaceae
Characteristics: Shrub or small tree to 6 m

Seeds per packet: Approx. 6
Seeds per gram: Approx. 3-4

Size:
$19.50 AUD Excl. GST

Often used as a feature plant for its spectacular foliage the flowers form as golden balls 2cm in diameter and appear most of the year.
The large phyllodes (leaves) grow to 30cm long and 20cm in width, hence the name Elephant ears wattle.

A spectacular foliage plant but cold sensitive. Good drainage and a sunny position are recommended.

Occurs naturally in the top end of Western Australia and the Northern Territory.

Acacia is easy to propagate from seed.

The best time to sow Acacia seed is autumn, Late winter and spring.

  1. Sow in a well drained mix.
  2. Soak in water 24 hours
  3. Next, soak seeds in near boiling water  for 24-48 hours,to help soften the tough exterior and improve germination.
  4. Sow the seeds to a depth equal to the seed's width.
  5. Place in a semi-shaded postion.
  6. 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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