Swamp Wattle, Water Wattle, Wirilda, Mimose de Quatre Saisons, Everblooming Acacia
Fast-growing, Acacia retinodes (Swamp Wattle) is a large spreading evergreen shrub or small tree of oval or rounded habit with narrowly lance-shaped, gray-green to light green leaves. Blooming intermittently through the year, clouds of bright lemon-yellow, small, rounded flowers held in short axillary racemes cover the branches and create a striking floral display. The blossoms attract nectar feeding birds and butterflies. Lovely year round, Swamp Wattle can be used as a background shrub in mixed plantings, or as a barrier, wind-break. Good for soil control too.
| Hardiness |
10 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs, Trees |
| Plant Family | Leguminosae |
| Genus | Acacia |
| Common names | Acacia, Wattle |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
| Height | 15' - 20' (4.6m - 6.1m) |
| Spread | 10' - 15' (3m - 4.6m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
| Native Plants | Australia |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Wall-Side Borders |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Mediterranean Garden |
| Hardiness |
10 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs, Trees |
| Plant Family | Leguminosae |
| Genus | Acacia |
| Common names | Acacia, Wattle |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
| Height | 15' - 20' (4.6m - 6.1m) |
| Spread | 10' - 15' (3m - 4.6m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
| Native Plants | Australia |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Wall-Side Borders |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Mediterranean Garden |
How many Acacia retinodes (Swamp Wattle) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Acacia retinodes (Swamp Wattle) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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