Blue-leaved Cootamundra Wattle Fernleaf Acacia (Acacia baileyana var. Purpurea)

You will get 19 seeds of Acacia baileyana var. Purpurea, BLUE-LEAVED COOTAMUNDRA WATTLE FERNLEAF ACACIA for planting.

Acacia baileyana var. Purpurea, also known as the Blue-leaved Cootamundra Wattle or Purple Fernleaf Acacia, is a fast-growing shrub or tree native to Southeast Australia. It has blue leaves, delicate textures, and masses of tiny yellow flowers. While it is widely used in Europe's cut flower industry and serves as a food source for honeybees, it has the potential to naturalize and hybridize with other wattles. Nonetheless, its attractive form and foliage make it a popular choice for street tree planting in Southern California.

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, keep moist, mulch the seed bed