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ACACIA gittinsii
Blackdown Tableland Wattle or Gittins Wattle
Family: Fabaceae
Sub-family: Mimosaceae
Characteristics: Shrub 1-2 m
Seed per packet: Approx. 25
Seed per gram: Approx. 90
A slender graceful shrub growing from 1-2m with a very attractive weeping habit and masses of bright yellow flowers that occur in 6 to 15-headed racemes 2 to 5 cm in length during the months of spring.
Adult foliage is comprised of narrow leaves phyllode (leaves) that are 1 to 3 cm in length and 0.6 to 1 mm in length.
Occurs naturally in only a small area of the Central Highlands region of Queensland.
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