Two-Vein-Hickory
Acacia binervata
- Native to:
- Australia
Edward Minchen (1862-1913),MargaretRDonald,John Tann (www.flickr.com) from Sydney, Australia,Trevor Preston,Krzysztof Golik,Krzysztof Golik,Krzysztof Golik,Krzysztof Golik,John Tann (www.flickr.com) from Sydney, Australia,Bentham-Moxon Trust.; Curtis, William; Curtis's botanical magazine dedications, 1827-1927 : portraits and biographical notes.; Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.; Stanley Smith Horticultural Trust.,Shinn, Charles Howard, 1852-1924,McAlpine, Daniel, 1848-1932
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Acacia
- Species:
- Acacia binervata
- USDA Symbol:
- ACBI5
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 600 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- aug,sep,oct,nov
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
- Evergreen Shrub:
- Yes
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★★☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, birds, small mammals
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, sandy to loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to eastern Australia, prefers open forests
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Scarify or pour boiling water over seeds and soak for 24 hours before sowing. Germination typically occurs within 2-3 weeks.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI