Which Acuminata

[Magicdirt]

I've noticed people selling seed for two kinds of Acacia acuminata.

Othen than phyllode type and the preferred climate are there any major differences between the two?

Any information would be appreciated.

[Micromegas]

I have grown the narrow and normal phyllode varient from seed and i have found the normal variety to grow faster and hardier during the first year in the ground. this makes the normal variety preferable as a companiam plant for santalam species. can't say more as they are only a year old.

if you asking about other differences i have not a clue.

[Magicdirt]

Thanks for that Micro

I left the question as open ended as I could, hoping to get a few ideas.

I live in an area with sandy soil for the top 40 cm or so and then it's a clay subsoil underneath. In winter the water table rises almost to surface level so they would have wet feet for extended periods. I was wondering if anyone knows if either variant was more suited to conditions that aren't really ideal such as mine.

I was thinking I might have to plant them in raised beds or mounds.

[occidentalis]

The narrow phyllode variety tends to be found in drier areas, further north and east.