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.
2179 Wadalee Gum (Acacia catecu)
An attractive tree from India with short hooked spines and yellow flowers., growing to about 20 ft. tall. The leaves and small lower branches eaten by cattle. Heartwood yields important khaki dye. The wood of Acacia catechu is light to dark red, darkening upon exposure. It is smooth and lustrous, taking a fine polish, with a coarse texture and close, straight grain. It is strong, very hard, heavy and durable. It is difficult to work, due to its hardness and extractive content. It has a high specific gravity of 0.98, with a weight of 61 pounds per cubic foot.
Wadalee is a multipurpose tree, whose wood extractives are used for tanning,
dyeing
(khaki), treating fishing nets and sails, medicinally (keersal – a pale
crystalline deposit)
and as a masticatory with pan or betel-leaf (kath). A pale yellow mucilaginous
gum
exudes from the tree, yielding one of the best substitutes for true gum arabic.
The wood is used for structural work, house-posts, wells, agricultural
implements, rice
pestles, cane crushers, oil mills, clod crushers, hookah stems, bows, spear
handles, tools
and tool handles, sword handles, rolling pins, flutes, furniture, boats,
firewood and
charcoal for goldsmiths and wheel teeth and spokes.
Package of 10 seeds $2.50
2180 Earleaf Acacia (Acacia auriculiformis)
Fast growing small tree to 95 feet and 2 feet thick. Has flat, 8" leaves,
short spikes of
flowers and much-twisted pods. N. Australia, New Guinea. Excellent for tropical
reforestation. It has been known to grow 19 feet in 2 years, and 55 feet in 8
years. Fast
growing even in poor clay or sand soils. Builds soils by fixing nitrogen, and
can smother
Imperata grass. Produces up to 20 cubic meters of firewood or pulpwood per
hectare per
year. Stands soil ranging from pH 9.0 to 3.0, and rainfall from arid to 8 feet
per year.
Exudes a clear gum with unusual properties which may become economically
valuable.
Zone 10 and higher.
Package of 10 seeds $2.50
2182 Prairie Acacia (Acacia angustissima)
White 1/2 - 1" puff-like flowers tinged pink or lavender, with yellow
stamens, May to
July. Shrub to 5 feet with feathery bipinnate leaves. Missouri to Costa Rica.
The bark is
used for tanning and is added to fermenting drinks. The most northerly and
probably the
most hardy of the Acacias.
Package of 10 seeds $2.50
2181 Hawaiian Mahogany (Acacia koa)
The monarch of native Hawaiian forest trees. Height varies from 60' to
100'with a dark
green spreading crown of crescent shaped "leaves". Under perfect conditions the
hard,
straight trunks may be seen growing to 80' with 10' trunks. Greatly valued for
its
beautiful red wood with wavy lines.
Package of 5 seeds $3.95
2186 Goldenwreath Wattle (Acacia saligna)
A fast growing small tree to about 20 feet wit a spreading crown, pendulous
reddish
branches, and blue-green long curved leaves. Named for its bright yellow to
orange
flower heads in later winter-spring that are used to make natural wreaths. Zones
9-11.
Package of 10 seeds $2.50
2188 Fragrant Queensland Wattle (Acacia podalyrifolia)
This large shrub, or slender small tree is highly valued for its decorative,
rounded, silvery
phyllodes and profuse, fragrant golden flower balls, in clusters that cover the
tree from
early winter into spring. Zones 9-11
Package of 10 seeds $2.50
2189 Umbrella Thorn (Acacia tortilis)
Very fragrant white to pale yellow flowers, on a small tree growing to 25
ft. or more with
an umbrella shaped crown. Has spiny branches, seed pods are tightly spiraled.
The flower
clusters of this tree are most unusual as they hang down from the canopy in
large balls.
Pick one of these balls and carry it into a room and it will fill the room with
a sweet perfume fragrance.
Package of 10 seeds $2.50
2190 Paperbark Thorn (Acacia sieberiana)
A flat topped tree from Ghana. Blue grey pinnate leaves, cream flowers. The name Paperbark Thorn comes from the flaking, peeling bark of the tree. The thin canopy allows a good lawn to be grown under the plant, making it a good yard specimen. Package of 10 seeds $2.50
2192 Feather Acacia (Acacia adsurgens)
Australian native with attractive blue/green leaflets presenting a feathery
effect. The
branching is slightly whorled with a delicate upward sweep. Branches have paired
thorns.
Yellow flowers.
Package of 10 seeds $2.50
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
A very popular acacia. Sports 8" curved blue/grey leaves with long yellow racemes
of yellow flowers. Good greenhouse/container plant that can be raised inside anywhere or
outside in zones 8-10.
5 seeds $2.50
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
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 flattened 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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