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ACACIA salicina 100g
Family: Fabaceae
Characteristics: Shrub or tree 3-13 metres.
Seed per packet: Approx. 15
Seed per gram: Approx. 20
A fast-growing large shrub or small evergreen tree that can grow up to 3-13 meters tall and displays globose cream to pale yellow flowers from February to June with pendulous, willow-like branchlets and blue-green phyllodes (leaves) that give it a weeping appearance.
The seed pods are straight or slightly curved, woody, and slightly wrinkled when dry. The seeds are shiny, black, and have crimson arils.
Acacia salicina is a versatile ornamental plant useful for inland gardens. Due to its bushy habit, it's an excellent windbreak plant.
Occurs throughout Australia, growing in regions receiving in excess of 1500mm annually in northern Queensland and as low as 100mm annually in central Australia. does well in full sun exposure and tolerates frosts down to -7°C
*Image by MargaretRDonald CC BY-SA 3.0
The best time to sow Acacia seed is:
Cool climates: September to May.
Temperate climates: September to May.
Sub-Tropical climates: August to May
Tropical climates: September to November or March to May.
Arid climates: August to May.
- soak in water for 24-48 hours.
- Next, soak seeds in near boiling water overnight to help soften the tough exterior and improve germination.
- Sow the seeds to a depth equal to the seed's width.
Germination: Typically occurs within two weeks.
Please note:
- Please do not be too hasty to discard seeds that do not germinate; seeds will often lay 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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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL BUYERS:
WE NO LONGER ISSUE PHYTOSANITARY CERTIFICATES.
We can only export seeds to the following countries:
- New Zealand
- Canada
- Norway
- United Arab Emirates
- Saudia Arabia
- USA (only small lots with a Small Lot Import Permit)
- South Korea (only up to 100g lots with a South Korean Import Permit)
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Failing to do this may result in the goods being destroyed by their customs.
Australian Seed cannot accept returns due to Australian quarantine restrictions.
WE DO NOT OFFER REFUNDS ON INTERNATIONAL ORDERS
Importing to Tasmania Prohibited