Description
Black Wattle is an erect, unarmed, evergreen shrub or tree
Acacia mearnsii is a fast-growing, extremely invasive leguminous tree native to Australia. Common names for it include black wattle, Ac, cia-negra, Australian acacia, Australische Akazie, Swartwattel, Uwatela.
Seeds Specifications
| Seeds per Packet | 6000 |
| Common Name | Black Wattle, tan wattle |
| Height | 5 to 10 m |
| Flower Colour | Light green |
| Bloom Time | December to January |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to grow |
Planting and care
- Apply a high-potassium liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks from early spring until 6 weeks after flowering
- Keep moist in winter
Acacia mearnsii care
- The deep planting encourages the developing stem to send out roots to help stabilize the plant and perhaps eliminate the need for staking
- Also, deep planting keeps lily bulbs cool when temperatures soar
| Sunlight | Partial Shade |
| Watering | Medium |
| Soil | Well-drained soil |
| Temperature | 21 to 30 degrees C |
| Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer |
Acacia mearnsii special feature
It can be used for mass planting in shady locations.
Acacia mearnsii uses
Ornamental Use:
- The plant is used for an ornamental purpose