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ACACIA iteaphylla (Upright Form) 25g
Flinders Range Wattle
Family: Fabaceae
Sub-family: Mimosaceae
Characteristics: Shrub or small tree to 2-5 m
Seed per packet: Approx. 20
Seed per gram: Approx. 28
A flowering shrub or small tree with a dense crown and attractive foliage that display’s a profusion of fragrant yellow ball-shaped flowers 8 mm in diameter on long stalks that occur during autumn and winter.
The attractive new growth foliage appears with pink-red tips maturing to long slender grey-green phyllodes (leaves) 10 cm long.
Common names for this wattle include Flinders Range Wattle, Port Lincoln Wattle, Willow Leaf Wattle and Gawler Range Wattle.
Prefers a light to medium soil in a sunny position. Drought and frost tolerant.
Occurs naturally in South 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