Acacias are easily grown trees native to Australia where they are known as
Wattles. Almost all acacia make good container plants inside and all can be
raised outside in warmer climates. Below are some of our favorites:
D9803 VANILLA WATTLE. ACACIA REDOLENS VAR. PROSATA
A
fast growing wattle with blue/grey foliage and weeping habit. Flowers and wood
have sweet vanilla aroma. Good greenhouse/container plant that can be raised
inside anywhere or outside in zones 8-10.
5 seeds $2.50
D9640 GUM ARABIC. ACACIA SENEGAL
Few people know that
this tree produces the flavoring for most popular soda pops including the top
two sellers. Besides that, it is a beautiful tree with a flatten crown and
attractive grey-green foliage. Will grow to 30' outside or can be container
raised inside. Good greenhouse/container plant that can be raised inside
anywhere or outside in zones 8-10.
3 seeds $2.50
NW46 PROFUSE FLOWERING ACACIA. ACACIA FLORIBUNDA
In case
you haven't guessed from the name, this is a very heavy blooming shrub. Has
beautiful foliage as well. Good container plant. Beautiful fragrant flowers.
Good greenhouse/container plant that can be raised inside anywhere or outside in
zones 8-10.
10 seeds $2.50
D2951 CAT-THORN. ACACIA CAFFRA.
Graceful tree to 30 ft.
with 2-4 inch long spikes of flowers. The leaves are said to be edible. Good
greenhouse/container plant that can be raised inside anywhere or outside in
zones 8-10.
3 seeds $2.50
D7862 SILVER WATTLE. ACACIA DEALBATA
Grows to 30m with
silver-gray bark. Flowers strongly scented. Good greenhouse/container plant that
can be raised inside anywhere or outside in zones 8-10.
20 seeds $2.50
D7811 BLACKWOOD. ACACIA MELANOXYLON.
From Tasmania.
Large tree with cream colored flowers and unique reddish-brown pods. This is a
wonderful shade tree that compliments any lawn. Zones 9-11.
20 seeds $2.50
D2964 CAMEL THORN. ACACIA GIRAFFAE.
A large umbrella
shaped tree with feathery foliage. Seeds have been used as a coffee substitute.
From the African savannahs where it a favorite browse of elephants, giraffe, and
elks. Heartwood is so hard that sparks have been known to fly when it is struck
with an axe. Good greenhouse/container plant that can be raised inside anywhere
or outside in zones 8-10.
4 seeds, $2.50
D2957 APPLE RING ACACIA. ACACIA ALBIDA.
A large tree to
60 ft. with blue feathery foliage. Large spikes of yellow flowers. Good for
enriching the soil. Valuable livestock food in arid areas. Bark contains 28%
tannin. Good greenhouse/container plant that can be raised inside anywhere or
outside in zones 8-10.
5 seeds $2.50
D2945 RASPBERRY JAM ACACIA. ACACIA ACUMINATA.
A small
tree growing to 30 ft. with attractive feathery bluish grey foliage and orange
yellow flowers in foot long spikes. The wood has a strong and very pleasant
raspberry scent when cut. Good greenhouse/container plant that can be raised
inside anywhere or outside in zones 8-10.
3 seeds $2.50
D7909 WEEPING MYALL. ACACIA PENDULA.
A graceful
Australian tree resembling a weeping willow that has violet scented wood.
Actually grows quite well in pots. The violet scent will last for months. Good
greenhouse/container plant that can be raised inside anywhere or outside in
zones 8-10.
3 seeds $2.50
H901 WATTLE BARK. ACACIA DECURRENS
The bark of this
beautiful tree is used to make a decoction that is useful for diarrhea, sore
throats and as a gargle. Even without its medical properties, this tree should
be in everyone's yard for its ornamental value. Zones 8-10
10 seeds $2.50
D1164 GOLDEN MIMOSA. ACACIA BAILEYANA.
Australia. Small
graceful tree well adapted to growing inside. Has such a profusion of beautiful
flowers that they seem to cover the entire plant. Cold hardy to 18 degrees
outside. Good greenhouse/container plant that can be raised inside anywhere or
outside in zones 8-10.
20 seeds $2.50
New Additions!
AU108 Boomerang Wattle ( Acacia amoena )
A small shrub to 10
ft. tall with attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. Hardy zones 8-11.
Package of 10 seeds $3.50
AU109 Fragrant Fringed Wattle ( Acacia frimbriata )
Lovely
tall shrub with graceful drooping habit. Deep golden sweetly perfumed flowers in
dense clusters. Gray-green foliage.
Package of 10 seeds $3.50
AU110 Zig-Zag Wattle ( Acacia macradenia )
Tall shrub with
pendulous jointed zigzagging branches. Large clusters of yellow flower balls.
Package of 10 seeds $3.50
AU111 Coastal Wattle ( Acacia sophorae )
Small, bushy Shrub.
Ideal for coastal planting, tolerates salt spray. Edible seeds.
Package of 5
seeds $3.50
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