Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Australia
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Acacia retinodes retinodes, Acacia retinodes uncifolia
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Habitat
open forests
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
3-7
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, 7, 8, 9, 14
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings
Keep ground moist, Medium, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Adequately
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Keep Slightly Dry
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering
Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonsai
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite
Aphids, Borers, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Windbreak
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
-
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a dye
As a tea substitute, Florist trade and landscaping, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Acacia retinodes
Acer ginnala
Common Name
Ever-blooming Wattle, Silver Wattle, Water Wattle
Amur Maple
In Hindi
Silver Wattle
अमुर मेपल
In German
Silver Wattle
Amur-Ahorn
In French
Mimosa d'été
érable de l'Amour
In Spanish
acacia amarilla
arce de Amur
In Greek
ασήμι μιμόζα
Amur Maple
In Portuguese
Acacia retinodes
de bordo amur
In Polish
Silver Wattle
klon amur
In Latin
Silver Wattle
amur acernis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Silver Wattle and Amur Maple
Season and care of Silver Wattle and Amur Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Wattle and Amur Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Wattle season is Spring and Amur Maple season is Spring. The type of soil for Silver Wattle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Amur Maple is Loam while the PH of soil for Silver Wattle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Amur Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Wattle and Amur Maple Physical Information
Silver Wattle and Amur Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Wattle height is 530.00 cm and width 530.00 cm whereas Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Wattle and Amur Maple are as follows:
Silver Wattle flower color: Yellow
Silver Wattle leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Amur Maple flower color: Light Green and Ivory
- Amur Maple leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Wattle and Amur Maple
Care of Silver Wattle and Amur Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Wattle pruning is done Prune after flowering and Amur Maple pruning is done Pruning in early stages, 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 Amur Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Keep Slightly Dry.