Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Acacia

Species:

Acacia dealbata subsp. dealbata

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree , Shrub

Height:

3000 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,apr

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

★★★☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, bees, beneficial insects

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts vigorously from root crown after fire. Seed germination is stimulated by heat, and plants produce abundant seedlings post-fire, contributing to invasiveness in fire-prone regions.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Seeds have hard impermeable seed coats requiring hot water treatment or mechanical scarification. Soak in near-boiling water and allow to cool for 24 hours before sowing.

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