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 |
|---|---|
| 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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