Ear-Pod Wattle
Acacia auriculiformisfam. Fabaceae
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Pl. 30D9 — Acacia auriculiformis
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IOverview
Overview
Ear-Pod Wattle (Acacia auriculiformis) is a tree native to the tropical regions of Maluku, New Guinea, Northern Territory, and Queensland. This fast-growing species thrives in full sun and can tolerate both dry and moist conditions, making it adaptable to various soil types, including light sandy, medium, and heavy clay soils. Known for its edible seed, this wattle is valued not only for its ornamental appeal but also as a food source. One distinctive feature of Ear-Pod Wattle is its unique ear-like pods, which give the plant its common name.
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What is Ear-Pod Wattle?
Ear-Pod Wattle (Acacia auriculiformis) is a tree native to the tropical regions of Maluku, New Guinea, Northern Territory, and Queensland.
Growingconditions · propagation · uses
VCultivation
Cultivation
Ear-Pod Wattle thrives in full sun and is adaptable to various soil types, including light (sandy), medium, and heavy (clay). It prefers dry to moist conditions and grows best in hardiness zones 10-12. For cultivation, ensure the soil remains well-drained but occasionally moist. This tree can reach a height of 25 meters and is native to regions such as Maluku, New Guinea, Northern Territory, and Queensland. To propagate, use seeds.
Light
Full sun
Water
Dry, Moist
Soil
Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)
Hardiness
10-12
Mature size
25.0 m tall
For first-time growers
How to grow Ear-Pod Wattle for the first time
8steps
Start with Ear-Pod Wattle as a simple, low-maintenance tree for your garden.
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What you'll need
Ear-Pod Wattle seeds or young plants, a trowel, and water.
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Best time to plant
Plant in spring when the weather is warming up.
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Soil and container prep
Choose a location with well-draining soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
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Sowing or transplanting
Direct sow seeds in the ground or start young plants indoors before transplanting.
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First two weeks
Water regularly to keep soil moist but not waterlogged. Protect from strong winds.
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Ongoing care
Provide full sun and minimal watering once established, except in dry conditions.
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Harvest or pruning
Prune young plants to shape them and remove dead branches as needed.
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Common mistakes
Overwatering, planting in poor soil, not providing enough sunlight, neglecting pruning, and waiting too long to plant.
VIEdible & utility
Edible & utility
Edible parts:Seed
Edible uses: Oil
Other uses:oil
Contextrange · companions · related
VIIDistribution
4 native · 26 introduced
Distribution
4 native · 26 introducedDistribution across3 continents· 4 native· 26 introduced
Asia10 regions
introduced (10)BangladeshCambodiaChinaIndiaLaosMyanmarNepalOmanSri LankaVietnam
Americas2 regions
introduced (2)BahamasUnited States
Africa2 regions
introduced (2)BeninMauritius
Broader regions
native:Queensland, New Guinea, Maluku, Northern Territory
introduced:Andaman Is., Borneo, Caroline Is., East Himalaya, Florida, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Nicobar Is., Panamá, Réunion, Solomon Is.
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