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ACACIA latescens
Ball Watlle
Family: Fabaceae
Characteristics: Shrub or tree 3-10 metres.
Seed per packet: Approx. 5
Seed per gram: Approx. 7
There are over 1200 species of acacia occurring in Australia, making it the largest genus of flowering plants in Australia.
Acacia latescens is a tree growing from 3 to 10 metres high that produces creamy-white flower heads that that are globular, hence the common name "Ball wattle”
Flowers occur from April to July and are followed by seed pods that occur from August to January.
As with all Acacia, they do not have true leaves; they have modified leaves known as phyllodes.
The Phyllodes are narrowly elliptic to narrowly oblong-elliptic, 26 centimetres long and 1 to 2 centimetres wide.
Occurs naturally in the Northern Territory.
ACACIA latescens was first described by George Bentham in 1842.
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.
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