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ACACIA glaucissima
Priority 3: Poorly-known species
Family: Fabaceae
Sub-family: Mimosaceae
Characteristics: Dense bushy shrub 0.3-1.5 m high
Seed per packet: Approx. 30
Seed per gram: Approx. 220
A dense bushy shrub 0.3-1.5 m high produces prominent round golden yellow flowers in winter and spring.
Typically grows 0.3–1.5 m high depending on location and conditions.
Occurs naturally in isolated areas in the Goldfields-Esperance region of Western Australia,
Conservation code: Priority 3: Poorly-known species - known from several locations
Full sun to part shade but will flower more profusely in full sun. Suited to most soils that are well drained. Frost hardy to -7 C.</p
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