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ACACIA urophylla 10g
Veined Wattle or Pointed Leaved Acacia
Family: Fabaceae
Sub-family: Mimosaceae
Characteristics: Fast-growing Shrub to 1-3 m spread 1-3 m
Seed per packet: Approx. 25
Seed per gram: Approx. 60
Acacia urophylla is a slender open shrub that grows from 1 m to 3 m tall with a similar spread that produces pale yellow or cream spherical in shape flowers during winter and spring between May and October. Flowers are followed by twisted seed pods that to 14 cm long and up to 4 mm wide.
Prefers light to medium soil in a sunny position. Drought and coastal exposure tolerant.
Occurs naturally coastal plains and Jarrah forests of the South West Province of Western Australia from Perth to Esperance.
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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