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ACACIA leiocalyx
Black Wattle
Family: Fabaceae
Characteristics: Large shrub or small tree 6-7 m
Seed per packet: Approx. 30
Seed per gram: Approx. 60
Acacia leiocalyx, commonly known as black wattle, produces attractive yellow flowers in narrow spikes and usually blooms from June to October. Curly seed pods follow the flowers.
The black wattle grows up to 6-7 metres and has a trunk about 180 mm in diameter. It has sickle-shaped green leaves. Although the timber of Acacia leiocalyx is colourful, it is prone to splitting easily.
It occurs naturally in Queensland and as far south as Sydney.
*Image by John Robert McPherson CC BY-SA 4.0
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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