Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Australia
Central Asia, India, Nepal
Types
Acacia retinodes retinodes, Acacia retinodes uncifolia
White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak
Habitat
open forests
Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
6-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Sandy Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings
Average Water Needs
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Windbreak
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Chronic fatigue, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, gallstones, Haemorrhages, Menstrual Cramps
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used as a dye
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
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
QUERCUS leucotrichophora
Common Name
Ever-blooming Wattle, Silver Wattle, Water Wattle
Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak
In Hindi
Silver Wattle
Blackjack Oak Tree
In German
Silver Wattle
Blackjack Oak Tree
In French
Mimosa d'été
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Spanish
acacia amarilla
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Greek
ασήμι μιμόζα
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Portuguese
Acacia retinodes
Blackjack Carvalho
In Polish
Silver Wattle
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Latin
Silver Wattle
Blackjack quercum ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Silver Wattle and Blackjack Oak
Season and care of Silver Wattle and Blackjack Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Wattle and Blackjack Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Wattle season is Spring and Blackjack Oak season is Spring. The type of soil for Silver Wattle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blackjack Oak is Loam while the PH of soil for Silver Wattle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blackjack Oak is Acidic.
Silver Wattle and Blackjack Oak Physical Information
Silver Wattle and Blackjack Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Wattle height is 530.00 cm and width 530.00 cm whereas Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Silver Wattle and Blackjack Oak are as follows:
Silver Wattle flower color: Yellow
Silver Wattle leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Blackjack Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Blackjack Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
Care of Silver Wattle and Blackjack Oak
Care of Silver Wattle and Blackjack Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Wattle pruning is done Prune after flowering and Blackjack Oak pruning is done 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 Blackjack Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.