Acacia Baileyana var. purpurea, ( Cootamundra Wattle ), 25 seeds

Description: Acacia baileyana 'Purpurea' (Purple Fernleaf Acacia) - A fast-growing small evergreen tree that typically grows no taller than 20 feet with a wide-spreading canopy 20 to 40 feet wide with weeping branches holding silvery blue-gray, feathery leaves that are tinged with purple when emerging. Sweetly fragrant bright golden-yellow flowers, in small globose clusters appear in late winter through early spring.Plant in full sun to light filtered shade; once established it is frost tolerant and moderately drought tolerant. Cold hardy to 15-20 degrees F. As with many in the genus, it is relatively short lived for a tree but for 30 years or so makes a dramatic statement in the garden as a trained-up street or patio tree or left with lower branches as a large shrub or low branched tree. First, check that the seed is viable by placing it in water. Any floating seeds will not produce seedlings and should be removed. Place seeds in a cup and pour boiling water over them. Let stand until water cools then pour out water and replace with 3% hydrogen peroxide. Let seeds soak in peroxide for 24 hours. This helps soften the tough exterior and enhance germination.Once these steps have been taken, place each seed on moistened paper towels in plastic bags. Cover with another moistened paper towel. Put the bags in a darkened, warm location and check daily for signs of sprouting, generally in two to three weeks. When you see seeds begin to germinate, make up a batch of potting medium. You may choose to use purchased seed starter mixture or make your own. A blend of sifted compost with fine river sand is one mixture recommended. You can also simply use straight compost. Good results have been shown with one part each compost, sawdust, shredded pine bark, and soil. It is important the medium drains freely when sowing acacia seeds. Pre-moisten the selected medium. Use 2 inch (5 cm.) containers with several drainage holes and plant sprouted seeds at the same depth as the size of the seeds, gently pressing the soil over the sprouts. Flower Color: YellowBloomtime: SpringHeight: 20-30 feetWidth: 20-30 feetExposure: Full SunSeaside: YesSummer Dry: YesDeer Tolerant: YesIrrigation (H2O Info): Low Water NeedsWinter Hardiness: 20-25° F

Price: 5.75 USD

Location: Manassas, Virginia

End Time: 2024-09-04T11:59:26.000Z

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