Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Australia
North America
Types
Acacia retinodes retinodes, Acacia retinodes uncifolia
Water elm
Habitat
open forests
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
3-9
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, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oblique base
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant
Ample Water
In Spring
Adequately
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Windbreak
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Food for birds, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Antispasmodic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Other Uses
Used as a dye
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in biomass, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Acacia retinodes
ULMUS americana
Common Name
Ever-blooming Wattle, Silver Wattle, Water Wattle
American Elm
In Hindi
Silver Wattle
अमेरिकी एल्म
In German
Silver Wattle
amerikanische Ulme
In French
Mimosa d'été
orme d'Amérique
In Spanish
acacia amarilla
olmo americano
In Greek
ασήμι μιμόζα
American Elm
In Portuguese
Acacia retinodes
olmo americano
In Polish
Silver Wattle
Amerykański wiązu
In Latin
Silver Wattle
Latin ulmo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Silver Wattle and Elm
Season and care of Silver Wattle and Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Wattle and Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Wattle season is Spring and Elm season is Spring. The type of soil for Silver Wattle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Elm is Loam while the PH of soil for Silver Wattle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elm is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Wattle and Elm Physical Information
Silver Wattle and Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Wattle height is 530.00 cm and width 530.00 cm whereas Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Wattle and Elm are as follows:
Care of Silver Wattle and Elm
Care of Silver Wattle and Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Wattle pruning is done Prune after flowering and Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches. In summer Silver Wattle needs Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elm needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.