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Acacia dealbataAcacia dealbata

Mimosa, Silver Wattle

Acacia dealbata

Quantity

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Details

Min. hardiness zone:

8

Characteristics

No Export to These Countries

England (Great Britain and Northern Ireland), United Kingdom

Growing Info

Scarification: soak in warm water, let stand in water for 12 hours

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, keep warm and moist

Acacia dealbata, also known as Silver Wattle or Mimosa, is a fast-growing evergreen tree native to southeastern Australia. Its extensive root system prevents soil erosion and its flowers can be used to make a yellow dye, cook with, and harvest gum from the trunk. Widely cultivated as an ornamental plant in warm temperate regions around the world, it has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. It is a popular cut flower, and its essence is used in perfumes. The timber is useful for furniture and indoor work, but mainly in craft furniture and turning. However, it does not survive prolonged frost, and some countries consider it a weed. Nevertheless, this stunning evergreen tree offers numerous possibilities for both indoor and outdoor use, adding elegance and vibrancy wherever it grows.

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