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ACACIA wattsiana

Gladstone Wattle

SKU: A 36
Stock: In Stock

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Mimosaceae

Characteristics: Shrub 2 m spread 2 m

Seeds per packets: 15

$4.60 AUD Excl. GST

An erect and smooth stem with angular branches and a densely textured crown. Yellow flower balls occur in small clusters from May to October its natural range.

The phyllodes (leaves) are ovate to oblong, blunt, narrowing at the base, leathery and 2.5 cm long, with a single nerve. the flowers are yellow balls, occurring in small clusters.

Endemic to South Australia.

Adaptable to most soils and positions, and is drought and frost resistant.

Acacia is easy to propagate from seed.

The best time to sow Acacia seed is autumn, Late winter and spring.

  1. Sow in a well drained mix.
  2. Soak in water 24 hours
  3. Next, soak seeds in near boiling water  for 24-48 hours,to help soften the tough exterior and improve germination.
  4. Sow the seeds to a depth equal to the seed's width.
  5. Place in a semi-shaded postion.
  6. 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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