Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
Australia
Anatolia, Asia, Europe, Iran, Maghreb, Morocco, Norway, The Hiamalayas
Types
Acacia retinodes retinodes, Acacia retinodes uncifolia
Flowering Cherries, Sour Cherries, Sand Cherries, Sweet Cherries, Capulin Cherries
Habitat
open forests
Forest edges, Wild, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green
Orange
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green
Orange
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings
Never Over-water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Adequately
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering
Don't prune in the fall, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late winter, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite
Aphids, Bacterial Canker, Black Knot, Brown Rot, Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Allergy
-
Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Arthritis, Gout, Kidney problems, Rheumatoid arthritis, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a dye
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
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Botanical Name
Acacia retinodes
Prunus avium
Common Name
Ever-blooming Wattle, Silver Wattle, Water Wattle
Cherry Tree
In Hindi
Silver Wattle
चेरी का पेड़
In German
Silver Wattle
Kirschbaum
In French
Mimosa d'été
Cerisier
In Spanish
acacia amarilla
Cerezo
In Greek
ασήμι μιμόζα
κερασιά
In Portuguese
Acacia retinodes
árvore de cereja
In Polish
Silver Wattle
wiśniowe drzewo
In Latin
Silver Wattle
Cherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Silver Wattle and Cherry Tree
Season and care of Silver Wattle and Cherry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Wattle and Cherry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Wattle season is Spring and Cherry Tree season is Spring. The type of soil for Silver Wattle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cherry Tree is Loamy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Silver Wattle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cherry Tree is Slightly Acidic.
Silver Wattle and Cherry Tree Physical Information
Silver Wattle and Cherry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Wattle height is 530.00 cm and width 530.00 cm whereas Cherry Tree height is 17.50 cm and width 17.50 cm. The color specification of Silver Wattle and Cherry Tree are as follows:
Silver Wattle flower color: Yellow
Silver Wattle leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Cherry Tree flower color: White
- Cherry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Silver Wattle and Cherry Tree
Care of Silver Wattle and Cherry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Wattle pruning is done Prune after flowering and Cherry Tree pruning is done Don't prune in the fall, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late winter, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Silver Wattle needs Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cherry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.