Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
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Acacia retinodes retinodes, Acacia retinodes uncifolia
Habitat
All sorts of environments
open forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Twisted/Contorted
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch
Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes
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Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used as a dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Arbutus menziesii
Acacia retinodes
Common Name
Arbutus
Ever-blooming Wattle, Silver Wattle, Water Wattle
In Hindi
सदाबहार
Silver Wattle
In German
Erdbeerbaum
Silver Wattle
In French
arbousier
Mimosa d'été
In Spanish
Arbitus
acacia amarilla
In Greek
κουμαριά
ασήμι μιμόζα
In Portuguese
árbuto
Acacia retinodes
In Polish
mącznik
Silver Wattle
In Latin
arbutus
Silver Wattle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Ericaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Arbutus and Silver Wattle
Season and care of Arbutus and Silver Wattle is important to know. While considering everything about Arbutus and Silver Wattle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arbutus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Wattle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arbutus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Wattle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Arbutus is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Wattle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Arbutus and Silver Wattle Physical Information
Arbutus and Silver Wattle physical information is very important for comparison. Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Silver Wattle height is 530.00 cm and width 530.00 cm. The color specification of Arbutus and Silver Wattle are as follows:
Arbutus flower color: White
Arbutus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Silver Wattle flower color: Yellow
- Silver Wattle leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Arbutus and Silver Wattle
Care of Arbutus and Silver Wattle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arbutus pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silver Wattle pruning is done Prune after flowering. In summer Arbutus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Wattle needs Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water.