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ACACIA tenuissima 10g
Slender Mulga or Broom Wattle
Family: Fabaceae
Sub-family: Mimosaceae
Characteristics: Fast-growing small shrub 1-3 m
Seed per packet: Approx. 30
Seed per gram: Approx. 140
A fast-growing small rounded shrub with grass-like, needle-like, broom-like phyllodes (leaves) that grows 1-3 metres tall and displays cylindrical golden yellow flowers that occur between May to August in its natural range.
Occurs naturally over the northern parts of Australia including Western Australia, Northern Territory, and Queensland.
Adaptable to most soils but prefers sandy or rocky soil in a sunny position. Drought and frost resistant.
Photo by Mark Marathon Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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