Propagation
Pre-soak seeds in heated water 13ş to 18şC (55ş-64şF) for 24 hours and the seeds may require scarification. Sow fresh seed during early spring or when they are available in pots and place in a cold frame to germinate.

General information on pruning Acacia species
Tolerates a light prune after flowering back to a node, remove any dead wood back to the collar.

If there is insufficient light towards the base of the tree prune the crown to allow the light in. The plants tend to be easily damaged by wind or borers, and damaged material should be removed.


Botanic information
Leaf: The phyllodes are falcate to lanceolate and are light green turning to silky glaucous green and are covered in fine hairs. They are poisonous if consumed so planting should take place away from stock.

Flower: The bisexual tubulate flowers have inconspicuous sepals and petals with numerous prominentstamens and are arranged in acylindrical spike that appears during spring.

Fruit: The fruit is a flattened pod up to 50mm (2in) wide and contains numerous hard seeds that germinate after low intensity fire.