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ACACIA rubida 5g
Red-stemmed Wattle
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Mimosaceae
Characteristics: Small bushy shrub or small tree 1.5-5 m
Seed per packet: Approx. 30
Seed per gram: Approx. 60
A small bushy shrub or small tree with a deep red angular stems and grey-green phyllodes (leaves) that is reddish foliage in winter.
Bright yellow ball shaped flowers occur in clusters late winter to early spring.
Occurs naturally in Victoria, Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales and Queensland
Will tolerate many different soils as long as it well drained and non-saline. Full sun to part shade although flowering will be more profuse 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