Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Canada
Australia
Types
-
Acacia retinodes retinodes, Acacia retinodes uncifolia
Habitat
Forest margins, Thickets
open forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
8-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Cane Spot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Viruses
Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever
-
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Sambucus racemosa
Acacia retinodes
Common Name
Red Elderberry, Red-berried Elderberry
Ever-blooming Wattle, Silver Wattle, Water Wattle
In Hindi
Red Elderberry
Silver Wattle
In German
Rote Holunder
Silver Wattle
In French
Red sureau
Mimosa d'été
In Spanish
La baya del saúco roja
acacia amarilla
In Greek
κόκκινο Elderberry
ασήμι μιμόζα
In Portuguese
Red Elderberry
Acacia retinodes
In Polish
Red Elderberry
Silver Wattle
In Latin
pubens
Silver Wattle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Red Elderberry and Silver Wattle
Season and care of Red Elderberry and Silver Wattle is important to know. While considering everything about Red Elderberry and Silver Wattle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Elderberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Wattle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Red Elderberry is Clay, Loam and for Silver Wattle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Elderberry is Neutral and for Silver Wattle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Elderberry and Silver Wattle Physical Information
Red Elderberry and Silver Wattle physical information is very important for comparison. Red Elderberry height is 370.00 cm and width 430.00 cm whereas Silver Wattle height is 530.00 cm and width 530.00 cm. The color specification of Red Elderberry and Silver Wattle are as follows:
Red Elderberry flower color: Ivory
Red Elderberry leaf color: Green
Silver Wattle flower color: Yellow
- Silver Wattle leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Red Elderberry and Silver Wattle
Care of Red Elderberry and Silver Wattle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Elderberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Silver Wattle pruning is done Prune after flowering. In summer Red Elderberry 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.