Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plant, Perennial, Shrub
Origin
Australia
Laos, Southern China, Taiwan, Vietnam
Types
Acacia retinodes retinodes, Acacia retinodes uncifolia
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
open forests
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not available
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
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
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Pinnate
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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
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, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Beetles, Black Spot, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Rust, Scale insects, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as a dye
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Acacia retinodes
Rosa laevigata
Common Name
Ever-blooming Wattle, Silver Wattle, Water Wattle
Cherokee Rose
In Hindi
Silver Wattle
Cherokee rose
In German
Silver Wattle
Die Cherokee-Rose
In French
Mimosa d'été
Le rosier des Cherokees
In Spanish
acacia amarilla
rosa cherokee
In Greek
ασήμι μιμόζα
Cherokee rose
In Portuguese
Acacia retinodes
Cherokee rose
In Polish
Silver Wattle
Cherokee rose
In Latin
Silver Wattle
Cherokee rose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Silver Wattle and Cherokee Rose
Wondering what are the properties of Silver Wattle and Cherokee Rose? We provide you with everything About Silver Wattle and Cherokee Rose. Silver Wattle doesn't have thorns and Cherokee Rose doesn't have thorns. Also Silver Wattle does not have fragrant flowers. Silver Wattle has allergic reactions like Not Available and Cherokee Rose has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Silver Wattle and Cherokee Rose and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Silver Wattle and Cherokee Rose
Season and care of Silver Wattle and Cherokee Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Wattle and Cherokee Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Wattle season is Spring and Cherokee Rose season is Spring. The type of soil for Silver Wattle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cherokee Rose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Wattle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cherokee Rose is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Wattle and Cherokee Rose Physical Information
Silver Wattle and Cherokee Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Wattle height is 530.00 cm and width 530.00 cm whereas Cherokee Rose height is 200.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Wattle and Cherokee Rose are as follows:
Silver Wattle flower color: Yellow
Silver Wattle leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Cherokee Rose flower color: White
- Cherokee Rose leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Wattle and Cherokee Rose
Care of Silver Wattle and Cherokee Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Wattle pruning is done Prune after flowering and Cherokee Rose 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 Cherokee Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.