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ACACIA loderi
Nelia or Nealie
VICFLORA Threat status: Critically Endangered
Family: Fabaceae
Sub-family: Mimosaceae
Characteristics: Shrub or small tree 1-3 m
Seed per packet: Approx. 15
Seed per gram: Approx. 19
Commonly known as nelia or nealie, Acacia loderi typically grows as a shrub or small tree 3 to 8 metres tall and produces an abundance of bright yellow flowers that occur from August to October.
The phyllodes (leaves) are green to grey-green and are long and narrow. 2-11cm in length and 1-2.5mm wide.
Occurs naturally in the inland regions of south-eastern Australia mainly in far western New South Wales, to north-western Victoria in the south and the eastern regions of South Australia.
VICFLORA Threat status: Critically Endangered
Prefers light well-drained soil in an open sunny position. Drought tolerant.
The best time to sow Acacia seed is:
Cool climates: September to May.
Temperate climates: September to May.
Sub-Tropical climates: August to May
Tropical climates: September to November or March to May.
Arid climates: August to May.
- soak in water for 24-48 hours.
- Next, soak seeds in near boiling water overnight to help soften the tough exterior and improve germination.
- Sow the seeds to a depth equal to the seed's width.
Germination: Typically occurs within two weeks.
Please note:
- Please do not be too hasty to discard seeds that do not germinate; seeds will often lay 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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WE NO LONGER ISSUE PHYTOSANITARY CERTIFICATES.
We can only export seeds to the following countries:
- New Zealand
- Canada
- Norway
- United Arab Emirates
- Saudia Arabia
- USA (only small lots with a Small Lot Import Permit)
- South Korea (only up to 100g lots with a South Korean Import Permit)
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Failing to do this may result in the goods being destroyed by their customs.
Australian Seed cannot accept returns due to Australian quarantine restrictions.
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