Queensland Silver Wattle
Acacia Podalyriifolia
Queensland Silver Wattle is a fast growing, hardy, very handsome small tree, with silvery grey foliage and puffy sprays of perfumed golden yellow flowers. Blooming in late winter and early spring, this is a stunning feature tree, which will attract birds to your garden and can be trimmed to a windbreak or hedge.
Note: Like most Acacias, it is considered a short lived tree.
Conditions
Botanical Name: Acacia podalyriifolia
Common Name: Queensland Silver Wattle
Family: Fabacae
Plant Type: Tall Shrub/Small Tree
Height: 3 – 5 m
Width: 3 – 4 m
Growth Habit: Evergreen, Dense foliage, Rounded Form, Fast Growing
Leaf Description: Grey
Flower Colour: Yellow
Flowering Time: Late Winter
Light Needs: Full Sun/Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Most free draining soils
Soil Type: Mosy free draining soils
Tolerances: Poor Soils, Drought
Uses: Feature Plant, WOW Factor, Bright Yellow in Winter Attracts Wildlife Mixed planting, Grey Foliage Classic Wattle
Maintenance: Prune to shape and height as required
Pests and Diseases: None of significance
Growth Habit: Evergreen, Dense foliage
To Note: Readily Seeds and can be a garden escapee. Best not to plant near conservation areas.
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0448974421
FIND US
Nursery is open Tues, Wed and Thurs 9 - 3.
All other times by appointment.