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ACACIA melanoxylon 100g
Australian Blackwood
Family: Fabaceae
Sub-family: Mimosaceae
Characteristics: Upright tree 15-30 metres
Seed per packets: Approx. 25
Seed per gram: Approx. 65
An attractive feature or shade tree with a profusion of pale-yellow flowers in clusters that produces a magnificent display from late winter to early spring. Flowering is flowed by decorative curled seed pods that burst open to reveal the attractive seed.
Forms an upright habit typically to around 15-30 metres in ideal conditions.
The Aboriginal people used this tree for many things including fishing, hunting spears boomerangs, and throwing sticks. Medicinal uses included bark infusion for rheumatic joints pain.
The seed could also be ground and eaten.
Occurs naturally in South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, and Tasmania.
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