Acacia silver mimosa 20 PCS fresh seeds, Tree seeds

🌱 Acacia dealbata — Silver Mimosa

Acacia silver mimosa seeds are for sale. This is an evergreen fast-growing tree with a spreading crown, belonging to the Fabaceae family. Key selling points include its drought resistance, hardiness, and ornamental value.

🌿 Botanical Description

Acacia dealbata is an evergreen tree that grows up to 10-12 m high, with a spreading crown. The trunk is 60-70 cm in diameter. The bark of the trunk and branches is gray-brown to brown, with a large number of shallow cracks. Young branches are olive green. The branches and leaves of the plant have a light gray-green coating. The leaves are alternate, twice pinnately dissected, up to 10-20 cm long. They consist of 24 pairs of grey-green, small, elongated leaflets of the first order. Each first-order leaflet has up to 50 pairs of oblong second-order leaflets about 1 mm wide. The flowers are grayish-yellow, very small, fragrant, collected in 20-30 spherical heads with a diameter of 4-8 mm. The fruits are flat, oblong, elongated-lanceolate, obtuse, light or purple-brown beans 1.5-8 cm long and 0.8-1 cm wide, with separate nests. The seeds are very hard, dark brown or black, flat, matte or slightly shiny, elliptical, 3-4 mm in size.

🌾 Growing & Agrotechnics

• Sow seeds 1-2 cm deep in a well-draining seed starting mix. Provide a warm location with temperatures between 20-25°C. Stratification is not required. Germination takes 1-3 weeks.
• Transplant seedlings to a larger pot or directly into the ground when they have 2-3 sets of leaves. Plant in fertile soil with a neutral reaction and a sunny location protected from the wind.
• Water regularly, but avoid overwatering. Fertilize lightly during the growing season.
• USDA Hardiness Zone: 7 (-18°C to -12°C). Silver acacia is winter-hardy.

🗺️ Natural Growing Areas

Acacia dealbata is native to the eastern coast of Australia, from Queensland to New South Wales. It grows in a variety of habitats, including forests, woodlands, and along rivers. It thrives in full sun to partial shade, in well-draining soil, and can tolerate a range of altitudes.

✨ Interesting Facts

Acacia dealbata has been used for centuries in traditional medicine, particularly in Australia. The leaves and pods are rich in tannins, which have been used to treat various ailments. The tree is also a popular ornamental, valued for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. In addition, it provides a source of food for various animals, including birds and insects.