Acacia lineata

Acacia lineata

Native to:
Australia

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Acacia
Species:
Acacia lineata
USDA Symbol:
ACLI5

Growth Characteristics

Height:
300 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
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, native insects, birds
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Fragrant:
Yes
Fire Ecology:
Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
Fire Notes:
Resprouts vigorously from lignotuber after fire. Hard-coated seeds are stimulated to germinate by heat from fire, though not obligately serotinous.

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

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Germination Time:
7–21 days
Notes:
Seeds require hot water treatment 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