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ACACIA rigens
Needle Wattle
Family: Fabaceae
Sub-family: Mimosaceae
Characteristics: Spreading shrub 2-3 m
Seed per packet: Approx. 30
Seed per gram: Approx 120
An attractive spreading shrub 2-3m high or tree to 6m high with long silvery-grey thin needle-like phyllodes (leaves) and golden flowers from Jul to December.
Occurs over a large range in mallee and woodland country in southern Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales, and Queensland.
A species from the drier inland areas of Australia that is adaptable to a range of soils and conditions including both light and heavy soils. Full sun to part shade but will flower 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