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ACACIA macradenia
Zig Zag Wattle
Family: Fabaceae
Characteristics: Small shrub 30 cm to 2 metres
Seed per packet: Approx. 20
Seed per gram: Approx. 45
Acicia macradenia is an attractive spreading shrub or small tree 3-5 metres with a similar spread, with large, bright yellow ball flowers occurring in winter and spring.
The flowers are followed by clusters of dark brown, smooth pods, raised over the seeds alternately and narrowed between the seeds.
The pendulous zig-zagging angular branches have smooth, curved green phyllodes (leaves)13-25 centimetres long and 1.0-2.5 centimetres wide, which are large and elongated. The new growth is a reddish colour.
It thrives in sandy or gravelly hills and near creeks.
* Image by Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz CC BY-SA 4.0
George Bentham described Acacia macradenia in 1848 and it still bears its original name today.
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