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ACACIA fauntleroyi - Summer Rain Wattle 5 g
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.
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.
Importing to Tasmania Prohibited