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ACACIA hilliana 1g
Hilltop wattle
Family: Fabaceae
Characteristics: spreading shrub 0.2 to 1 metres.
Seed per packet: Approx. n/a
Seed per gram: Approx. 100
There are over 1200 species of acacia occurring in Australia, making it the largest genus of flowering plants in Australia.
Acacia hilliana is a low-growing, spreading shrub that typically reaches a height of 0.2 to 1 metre, with obscurely ribbed branches that spread horizontally, giving the shrub a flat-topped appearance.
Acacia hilliana flowers from March to October, producing golden yellow flowers onerect flower spike that is 10 to 45 millimetres in length
As with all Acacia, they do not have true leaves; they have modified leaves known as phyllodes.
The phyllodes are green to grey-green in colour and can be found either solitary or in clusters of two at the nodes. Each phyllode measures between 2 and 7 centimetres in length and has a diameter of approximately one millimetre. They are typically straight or have a slight upward curve.
Grows in various types of soils, including coastal sand dunes, red sandy and stony soils.
Occurs naturally in the Central Ranges, Dampierland, Great Sandy Desert, Little Sandy Desert, Ord Victoria Plain, Pilbara, and Tanami in Western Australia, extending into the Northern Territory and far western Queensland.
Acacia is easy to propagate from seed.
The best time to sow Acacia seed is Late winter and spring. Seed sown in autumn will need to be kept warm until spring.
Avoid the coldest and hottest months of the year.
- 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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