How to grow Acacia seeds
Acacia seedlings. Photo by Communacacian.
With the transition to spring comes the flowering of Australia’s iconic wattles trees; a bright palette of sweet swelling yellow blossoms. For many, Acacia flowering season is the only chance to practice their Acacia identification skills. Growing your own Acacia seeds not only welcomes beautiful trees into your garden, it is also a valuable opportunity to gain a more intimate understanding of your Acacia species of choice.
In addition to their beauty and entheogenic qualities, Acacia trees are a vital part of the environment. Growing local wattle benefits the plants and animals already at home in your garden, and can make a positive contribution to your ecosystem. Harvesting wild Acacia is a genuine conservation threat; cultivating Acacia can also reduce pressure on wild populations and help us preserve and cultivate threaded species.
This brief Acacia cultivation guide gives step-by-step instructions on germinating Acacia seeds and how to care for them as seedlings.
Entheogenesis Australis is grateful for the support of the ethnobotanical team that developed this resource. Authored by Acacia pioneer, Communacacian and ethnobotanist Dr Liam Engel with contributions from Jonathan Carmichael, Tony Davey, and Sianna-Rose.
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If you enjoy this resource or all things Acacia, you might enjoy our Reference Guide to Common Wattles and Acacia: Growing towards a mutual symbiosis. If you prefer video, check out the clip below; Communacacian’s ‘Acacia: Growing Australia’s Sacred Trees.’
