Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Acacia

Species:

Acacia sibirica

USDA Symbol:

ACST8

Growth Characteristics

Height:

600 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

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

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, insects

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Many Acacia species resprout after fire; seeds may be stimulated by heat.

Soil Requirements

Notes:

Species information is limited and unclear.

Propagation & Germination

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Notes:

Seeds require scarification (e.g., hot water treatment or mechanical abrasion) to break physical dormancy.