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ACACIA littorea
Coastal Dune Wattle
Family: Fabaceae
Sub-family: Mimosaceae
Characteristics: Dense shrub 0.5-2m
Seed per packet: Approx. 50
Seed per gram: Approx. 220
A dense dome shaped shrub with yellow globe shaped flower heads composed of 7-16 pale yellow flowers on stalks between 10 and 25 mm long. Flowering occurs from late winter to early summer.
The phyllodes (leaves) range from 10-25 mm long and 5-12 mm wide. Flowering from late winter to early summer.
Endemic to the south west corner of Western Australian and also on Rottnest Island in shallow sand. Ideal for coastal gardens.Well suited to temperate climates and sandy soils. Hardy shrub suited to exposed conditions. Flowers more profusely in full sun.
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