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ACACIA synchronicia
Bardi Bush
Family: Fabaceae
Characteristics: Spreading to open dense shrub 1.5-3 m
Seed per packet: Approx. 20
Seed per gram: Approx. 48
There are over 1200 species of acacia occurring in Australia, making it the largest genus of flowering plants in Australia.
A spreading open to mid-dense shrub to 1.5-3 metres or a tree to 6 metres that produces yellow flowers from August to December.
As with all Acacia, they do not have true leaves; they have modified leaves known as phyllodes.
Often found growing in rocky sand, clay or loam, along drainage lines, alluvial flats, clay depressions, and stony plains.
A hardy species are suitable for arid and semi-arid conditions.
Drought tolerant and occasionally frost resistant.
Occurs naturally in Carnarvon, Central Kimberley, Coolgardie, Dampierland, Gascoyne, Great Sandy Desert, Little Sandy Desert, Murchison, Northern Kimberley, Ord Victoria Plain, Pilbara, Tanami and Yalgoo in Western Australia and extending just over the Northern Territory border.
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.
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