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Acacia melanoxylonAcacia melanoxylon

Australian Blackwood , Blackwood

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Acacia melanoxylon

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0.36 lb

Details

Germination:

98%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

32,085

Quantity:

0.36 lb

Collected in:

Australia

Crop year:

2023

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1832959

Characteristics

No Export to These Countries

England (Great Britain and Northern Ireland), United Kingdom

Growing Info

Scarification: Pour boiling water over seed , let stand in water for 24 hours, repeat process on seed that did not imbibe

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 1/4 deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: if boiling water treatment does not allow seed to imbibe, sulfuric acid treatment is required

Acacia melanoxylon, also known as Black Acacia or Blackwood Acacia, is a rapid-growing evergreen originating from coastal southeastern Australia. Praised for its appealing upright structure, this tree thrives in full sun to light shade environments with proper drainage, showcasing heat, alkalinity, and coastal condition tolerance. It can mature up to 65 feet tall, with an oval to pyramidal crown, and offers an attractive dark gray bark and 2 to 5-inch leaf-like stems known as "phyllodes". This hardy tree blooms small, creamy white flowers from late winter to spring, later giving way to thin curling seed pods. Despite its use for quick growth, screening and erosion control, precaution is required due to its aggressive roots, which may lead to infrastructural damage and excessive littering from fallen leaves, seeds, and branches. Its lumber is highly valued for its hardness and dark color, making it ideal for cabinetry and decorative works.