Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Acacia

Species:

Acacia lasiocalyx

USDA Symbol:

ACLA6

Growth Characteristics

Height:

600 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

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

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, insects

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Seeds are stimulated to germinate by heat from fire; adult plants are killed by fire but regenerate from soil seed bank.

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:

native to Western Australia, prefers open woodland areas

Propagation & Germination

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Notes:

Seeds require hot water or mechanical scarification to break physical dormancy; germination occurs within 2-4 weeks after treatment.