Thorn Wattle
Acacia continua
- Native to:
- Australia
Ferdinand von Mueller,MargaretRDonald,Kym Nicolson (www.inaturalist.org),Murray Fagg,Murray Fagg,Mueller, Ferdinand von, 1825-1896,Mueller, Ferdinand von, 1825-1896,Mueller, Ferdinand von, 1825-1896,Acácia Maria Maduro Hagen,Sarah Bernhardt (en.wikipedia.org),Bégin, L. J. (Louis Jacques), 1793-1859. n 86844447 Boisseau Fantonetti, G. B Leone, A Omodei, A,Franco, Ramón, 1896-1938
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Acacia
- Species:
- Acacia continua
- USDA Symbol:
- ACCO18
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 300 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- aug,sep,oct
- 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:
- birds, insects
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Resprouts from lignotuber after fire and produces abundant seed following fire events. Adapted to fire-prone Mediterranean climate ecosystems.
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- Commonly found in open woodlands and scrublands
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require hot water or mechanical scarification to break hard seed coat. Soak in near-boiling water and allow to cool overnight before sowing.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI