Mount Morgan Wattle

Where does Mount Morgan Wattle grow?

Found in: Africa, Argentina, Asia, Australia, Brazil, East Africa, Eswatini, Ethiopia, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Kenya, Malawi, Malaysia, Mauritius, Mozambique, Myanmar, New Zealand, Reunion, SE Asia, South Africa, Southern Africa, South America, Sri Lanka, Swaziland, Tanzania, Vietnam, Zimbabwe

Notes: There are about 1,350 Acacia species. Over 1,000 occur in Australia. Also as Mimosaceae.

Growing Mount Morgan Wattle

Cultivation: It is grown from seed. The seed need treatment to break the hard seed coat. Normally this is by putting the seeds in very hot water and letting the water cool down overnight then planting the seeds immediately. If the seed are grown in a nursery the seeds grow quickly but the plants suffer a set back when transplanted. It can be heavily pruned after flowering to maintain a bushy growth pattern. It develops sooty mould in humid areas.

Edible Uses: The flowers can be fried and eaten. They are mixed with a light batter and made into fritters. These can be served with sugar and whipped cream.

Production: It grows quickly. Flowering is July to October in Australia and pods occur October to November. It only lives for 10-15 years.

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Mount Morgan Wattle Photos

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