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ACACIA rivalis 25g
Silver Wattle
Conservation status NSW: Endangered
Family: Fabaceae
Sub-family: Mimosaceae
Characteristics: Ornamental shrub 3-4 metres occasionally taller
Seed per packet: Approx. 12
Seed per gram: Approx. 38
An attractive ornamental shrub with a bushy dense spreading canopy that blooms in the abundance of spherical yellow flower-heads that occurs between May and November
The phyllodes (modified leaves) are narrow lanceolate in shape up to 14cm long and 5mm in width.
A useful species for creating shelter and shade.
Occurs naturally in some small areas on the Flinders Range in South Australia near Hawker in the south to around Mount Harris in the north and also around Wilgena. In New South Wales it occurs in the Broken Hill area.
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