Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Australia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Acacia retinodes retinodes, Acacia retinodes uncifolia
Japanese beech, European beech
Habitat
open forests
low mountains, shaded woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Adequately
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Allergy
-
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Windbreak
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Medicinal Uses
-
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Used as a dye
Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Grown for shade, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Acacia retinodes
FAGUS grandifolia
Common Name
Ever-blooming Wattle, Silver Wattle, Water Wattle
American Beech
In Hindi
Silver Wattle
अमेरिकन बीच
In German
Silver Wattle
Amerikanische Buche
In French
Mimosa d'été
Hêtre à grandes feuilles
In Spanish
acacia amarilla
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana
In Greek
ασήμι μιμόζα
american οξιάς
In Portuguese
Acacia retinodes
faia americano
In Polish
Silver Wattle
Buk wielkolistny
In Latin
Silver Wattle
Latin fagi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Silver Wattle and American Beech
Season and care of Silver Wattle and American Beech is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Wattle and American Beech Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Wattle season is Spring and American Beech season is Spring. The type of soil for Silver Wattle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for American Beech is Loam, Well drained while the PH of soil for Silver Wattle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Wattle and American Beech Physical Information
Silver Wattle and American Beech physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Wattle height is 530.00 cm and width 530.00 cm whereas American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Wattle and American Beech are as follows:
Silver Wattle flower color: Yellow
Silver Wattle leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
- American Beech leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Wattle and American Beech
Care of Silver Wattle and American Beech include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Wattle pruning is done Prune after flowering and American Beech pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Silver Wattle needs Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.