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Acacia mearnsii (Syn Acacia mollissima)
Black Wattle, Late Black Wattle |
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Acacia mearnsii appears to be a popular species for
Sugar Gliders.
Although we are not in the business of determining
nutritional needs of Sugar gliders, this acacia species is reported to be one of
their favorites. This species can grow into a tree up to 30'
and is moderately frost tolerant.
The flowers are cream,
ball-shaped flowers in spring. For more information on
gliders, see this link: Gliders Widely
distributed throughout the eastern coastal areas of Australia.
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Temperature Rating |
USDA Zone
8 |
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Type |
Tree to 30' |
| Flower Color |
Cream |
| Growth Rate |
Moderate |
| Placement |
Sun |
| Culture |
18" minimum annual rainfall |
| Native |
New South Wales, ACT,
Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania |
| Family |
Mimosaceae |
Key Benefits
 | Popular for sugar glider owners |
| Cream, ball shape flowers in spring |
| Medium tree to 30' |
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Problem Solving Features
| Very hardy |
| Fast growing |
| Frost tolerant |
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* Seed germinates best if given hot water soak or use
scarified seed.
Place seed in near boiling water, soak for 24 hrs then sow. Any
floating seeds need additional hot water/soak treatment. Sow seeds
1/8" deep, germination 2-3 weeks at 70-75 degrees F.
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