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ACACIA macraneura 100g
Family: Fabaceae
Characteristics: Small shrub 2 to 5 metres
Seed per packet: Approx. 6
Seed per gram: Approx. 11
A multi-stemmed shrub that produces elongated flowers between April to August, depending on the location.
It typically grows to a height of 2 to 5 metres with a spreading habit, but it is occasionally found as a conical tree with a height of 4 to 7 metres and crooked stems and branches. Like most species of Acacia, it has phyllodes rather than true leaves. The green to grey green phyllodes have a blueish-coloured tinge and are curved or arched.
The unusual phyllodes have a length of 4 to 9 cm and a diameter of 0.8 to 1.1 mm with many obscure longitudinal nerves.
Drought and frost tolerant. Hardy species are suitable for arid and semi-arid conditions.
Occurs naturally in the Mid West, Pilbara and the Little Sandy Desert regions of Western Australia with smaller populations close to the border with South Australia.
*Image by Forest and Kim Starr CC BY 3.0 US
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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