Propagation
Sow fresh seeds during early spring and pre-soak seeds in heated water 13ş to 18şC (55ş-64şF) for 24 hours. The seeds may require scarification.


Botanic information
Leaf: The glossydark green phyllodes are slightly sticky and tapering towards the base with raised veins on the upper surface.

Flower: The stalked bisexual tubulate flowers have inconspicuous sepals and petals with prominentstamens and appear solitary or in pairs in the leaf axils from spring to early summer.

Fruit: The pods have a leathery texture and contain numerous hard seeds.

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.