Pruning and Propagating Acacia dealbata (acacia tree)

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This week, I'll be pruning my Acacia dealbata (acacia tree)and propagating it from cuttings.
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[@TO-wi5qu]

Clear demonstration via the filming and voice over. I learnt a lot from this. Thank you.

[@garyrock2356]

I've never had any luck with cuttings on acacia. There are two methods that work for me.Seeds, you'll need to nick the hard coating with a file to allow the water in. The best way though is air layering. So before you prune, next time, get some free plants as well. Probably take 8 to 12 weeks or more before you see the roots. I use freezer bags, moistened coconut fiber, and some electrical tape.

[@vamoon61]

A lot of time in effort goes into pruning, I appreciate that. That's a wonderful privacy fence around your yard. Have a good weekend, Wayne!

[@theplantaholic]

Thanks, you too VA Moon. 😊

[@aishabegum9192]

Hi what a wonderful plant how old is it and what size did you buy and when did you plant in the soil ground. Please do a video on how to look after when is like baby plants I just both one in 9 cm pots it’s maybe 10 cm plant length it will help me I live in London thanks

[@juliataylor5051]

Nothing like a good trim dar, like your hair ! Xxx

[@weldereiss7289]

Cor mate, beautiful tree, sure a dead ringer for A. mearnsii no?

[@theplantaholic]

Thanks, haven't heard of A. mearnsii- maybe not hardy in the UK? Will check it out...👍

[@weldereiss7289]

@@theplantaholic I lost 2 but still have one ... maybe hit n miss like maidenii, although courtii loves UK as does floribunda and dealbata .. somewhat not though for the minniature version so far ... gna try retinoides in a pond though since I heard it's a swamp lover :) - not sure how that goes with the rhizobia and bradyrhizobia underwater -or overnitrification haha - will have to see, maybe it can feed a nitrogen cycle filter for a fishless startup?

[@kimwilliams7051]

Good video bro them clippers your using are they granddad's??as he had a pair like them that we gave you great colour yellow folage also what is the scent kind of like?? XXX

[@purenkool2024]

The scent of Silver Wattle/Acacia Dealbata or Mimosa is HEAVENLY! Imagine a little yellow chick all fluffy and sweet, absolutely gorgeous delicate fragrance. They use it in fancy flower bouquets. Also its oil “Cassia” is used to make perfume. You can eat the flowers too. 🤓

[@JodieMcLean-Foreman-fs5zm]

What happed to your acacia’s cuttings? I have an acacia tree but the upper half seems dead and the lower half grow very well. How to do with it?

[@326mame]

Debe uno poner en agua la semilla de acacia dealbata antes de sembrarla ?

[@kimwilliams7051]

Any extra plastic pots you don't want feel free to bring some up be t time we see you bro xx

[@russellfrancis813]

I've done a bit of reading and it seems you really ought to use a synthetic rooting hormone, otherwise you probably won't have much success. There's a bit of debate on acacias about which type of cutting is best, but all of the sources say use hormone.

[@theplantaholic]

Hi Russell, thanks for your comment. Yes rooting hormone, most definitely helps 👍 Have a great gardening season.

[@auntsally3754]

How did the cuttings do ? I hope you were successful.

[@theplantaholic]

Hi auntsally, unfortunately the Acacia cuttings didn't take, but there is always next year 😎

[@lindawu3367]

How far should I plant Acacia dealbata away from my house? I have one in a large pot. I am going to plant it into the ground this autumn.

[@theplantaholic]

Hi Linda, I would leave a decent space away from the house. Acacia can get fairly large and grow quickly without pruning.

[@lindawu3367]

@@theplantaholic Mine is Acacia paradoxa - Acacia armata. It is not going to be very tall, it grows into a large shrub up to 4 metres. I will of course want to prune it like the way you did.

[@theplantaholic]

Oh ok, this species is usually much slower growing than dealbata.

[@texastropics]

Great video👍 I’m not going to lie it was a little painful watching the trimming.

[@theplantaholic]

Thanks Tropical PDX 😊 Pruning can be painful 😂 but it encourages lots more growth 🌱🌱🌱🤞

[@jolurie3636]

Just interested to find out if your Acacia Dealbata cuttings actually took??

[@jolurie3636]

sorry just seen previous reply - sad they didn't.

[@theplantaholic]

Hi Jo, yes sadly they never took. Always worth a try if pruning though 🙂

[@calibomber209]

@@theplantaholic hello, nice vid. have you had cuttings root before? ive had great success using a water bottle with small holes melted in the cap from a hot nail. fill with tap water , stick cuttings into holes then add rooting hormone , put cap on and make sure the cuttings are in the water. give it a month in non direct sun then it should slowly root after calice forms. another month. this method works on a lot of plants and its easy and clean. i dont have a vid.

[@janakjodhan7982]

Do not prune acacias when in full bloom. A lady does not attend an evening ball in a bikini!