Acacia hereroensis (100 seeds)

Acacia hereroensis (Fabaceae) Mountain thorn(e). Grows up to 10 m high, dark bark with very small leaflets. The flowers appear in summer and are creamy-white. The pods are reddish and velvety. Sowing : Sow seeds in summer. Seeds should be soaked in hot water and left overnight. You will see if this has been effective as the seed will swell up. Sow the following morning. Seedling trays with seedling mix can be used, or the seeds could be sown directly into black bags. Cover lightly with sand and do not allow to dry out. Germination usually takes 3 – 12 days. Locality : Ex Hort. Harvest : Dec 2018