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

This plant is resistantto Phytophthora cinnamomi.


Botanic information
Leaf: The phyllodes are linear to lanceolate and are glaucous green becoming dark green with a prominent mid vein.

Flower: The bisexual tubulate flowers have inconspicuous sepals and petals with prominentyellow stamens. They are arranged in an axillaryraceme with 25 to 60 round flower heads. They appear profusely during spring.

Fruit: The flattened pods are green ageing to brown. The seeds germinate after low intensity fire in its native setting.

Culture
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.