Silver Wattle, Blue Wattle, Mimosa, Acacia decurrens var. dealbata, Racosperma dealbatum
Fast-growing, Acacia dealbata (Silver Wattle) is an evergreen shrub or small tree of loose and architectural habit with a high canopy of finely divided blue-green to silver gray leaves, 3-5 in. long (7-12 cm). The foliage remains appealing all year round. In late winter to early spring, clouds of fragrant, ball-shaped, fluffy yellow flowers held in large racemes appear on the branch tips. The bark is smooth, gray-green to dark gray, becoming fissured with age. Short-lived (50 years), this is one of the hardiest acacias. It is commonly grown by the cut-flower industry both for its foliage and flowers.
As a member of the Fabaceae (legume) family, it is related to peas and beans, and striking trees like Flamboyant, Orchid Tree, Silver Wattle, Red Bird of Paradise, Coral Tree, and Paloverde.
Hardiness |
9 - 11 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 11 |
Climate Zones | 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Shrubs, Trees |
Plant Family | Leguminosae |
Genus | Acacia |
Common names | Acacia, Mimosa, Wattle |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
Height | 40' - 50' (12.2m - 15.2m) |
Spread | 40' - 50' (12.2m - 15.2m) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
Native Plants | Australia |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
Attracts | Birds |
Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers, Wall-Side Borders |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
Hardiness |
9 - 11 |
---|---|
Heat Zones |
1 - 11 |
Climate Zones | 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Shrubs, Trees |
Plant Family | Leguminosae |
Genus | Acacia |
Common names | Acacia, Mimosa, Wattle |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
Height | 40' - 50' (12.2m - 15.2m) |
Spread | 40' - 50' (12.2m - 15.2m) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
Native Plants | Australia |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
Attracts | Birds |
Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers, Wall-Side Borders |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
How many Acacia dealbata (Silver Wattle) do I need for my garden?
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