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ACACIA eremaea 250g
Family: Fabaceae
Characteristics: shrub 1 to 5 metres
Seed per packet: Approx. 15
Seed per gram: Approx. 25
Acacia eremaea is a dense shrub or tree that typically grows to a height of 1.2 to 4 metres. It produces spherical yellow flowers in groups of two to four in the axils, which are densely packed with golden-coloured flowers from July to October.
Instead of true leaves, it has phyllodes, which are elongated leaf-like structures. The evergreen phyllodes are elliptic-lanceolate to narrowly elliptic.
After flowering, it forms straight to slightly curved seed pods that are strongly raised over each seed. The pods are globous, up to 9 cm long, and contain glossy brown seeds.
The plant occurs naturally in the Mid-West and Wheatbelt regions of Western Australia. It commonly grows in a variety of soils, including sandy, stony, and clay. It is often found in saline depressions, stony clay flats, and around salt lakes, thriving in clay and clay-loam soils.
Image by Maslin, B.R. (coordinator) (2018). WATTLE, Interactive Identification of Australian Acacia. Version 3. (Australian Biological Resources Study, Canberra; Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, Perth; Identic Pty. Ltd., Brisbane).
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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