Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Acacia

Species:

Acacia chapmanii subsp. australis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

150 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

feb,mar,apr

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, butterflies, birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts vigorously from root crown after fire. Fire maintains open pine flatwood habitat and prevents woody encroachment.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

7–30 days

Notes:

Scarification or hot water treatment improves germination. Seeds have hard coat typical of Acacia species.

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