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ACACIA fauntleroyi - Summer Rain Wattle

Stock: Available

SKU Code: N 553


$4.25

Family: Fabaceae
Sub-family: Mimosaceae
Characteristics: Shrub or small tree to 2-7 m

Seed per packet: Approx. 20
Seed per gram: Approx. 120

A very attractive shrub or small tree with attractive minni-ritchi bark with arching silvery coloured branchlets with fine silky hairs. Bright yellow cylindrical flowers occur on short stalks in the phyllode (leaf) axils during spring. Each phyllode (leaves) is 8 -20 cm long.
The ideal variety of Acacia for use as a garden specimen and general landscaping.

Prefers light well-drained soil in a sunny position, drought-resistant, and tolerant to light frosts.

Occurs naturally in the Eremaean Province and South-West Province of Western Australia.

Grow notes:

Although seed can be sown most of the year in many parts of Australia seed is generally best sown in spring or autumn in temperate climates, avoid the coldest and hottest months of the year. The optimum germination temperature for germination is around 18-22°C.

Acacia seeds germinate readily, however, they do have a hard outer coating that is impervious to water and generally, germination will normally not occur unless the seed is scarified by abrading or pre-treated with boiling water first.

  1. Place the seed in a container and pour in just-boiled water and allow to soak overnight.
  2. The swollen seed can then be sown, and re-treat seeds that have not swollen.
  3. Sow seed 3-4mm deep, keep warm & moist but not wet.
  4. Germination should occur in 10-21 days @ 18-22C.

General note: Seeds of many natives are dormant and require specific conditions or pre-treatment for germination.
Do not be too hasty to discard seed that does not germinate, seeds will often lay dormant until the conditions are similar to their natural requirements for germination to occur. Containers put to one side will often surprise long after they were discarded.

Pre-treatment: Hot Water
Place the seed in a container and pour in just boiled water and allow to soak overnight.
The swollen seed can then be sown, re-treat seeds that have not swollen.
Sow seed 3-5mm keep moist.Germination should occur in 10-21 days @ 18-22C.

If you are unsure what you require to import seed to your county please contact our Export manager who will guide you through the process exports@australianseed.com

We are a registered Export Establishment with an authorised officer which allows us to process Phytosanitary certificates when required.
The purchaser is responsible for clearing the goods through their customs and paying all charges associated with clearing the goods, including any import fees and taxes if applicable.

Australian Seed cannot accept returns due to Australian quarantine restrictions. See the full conditions here.

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