Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
Australia
Central America, Europe, North America
Types
Acacia retinodes retinodes, Acacia retinodes uncifolia
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
open forests
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
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
Medium
In Summer
Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Adequately
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Beautiful Skin
Environmental Uses
Windbreak
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a dye
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Not Available
Botanical Name
Acacia retinodes
Malus sylvestris
Common Name
Ever-blooming Wattle, Silver Wattle, Water Wattle
European crab apple
In Hindi
Silver Wattle
european crab apple
In German
Silver Wattle
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
In French
Mimosa d'été
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
In Spanish
acacia amarilla
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
In Greek
ασήμι μιμόζα
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
In Portuguese
Acacia retinodes
Malus sylvestris
In Polish
Silver Wattle
Jabłoń dzika
In Latin
Silver Wattle
european crab apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Silver Wattle and European Crab Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Silver Wattle and European Crab Apple? We provide you with everything About Silver Wattle and European Crab Apple. Silver Wattle doesn't have thorns and European Crab Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Silver Wattle does not have fragrant flowers. Silver Wattle has allergic reactions like Not Available and European Crab Apple 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 European Crab Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Silver Wattle and European Crab Apple
Season and care of Silver Wattle and European Crab Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Wattle and European Crab Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Wattle season is Spring and European Crab Apple season is Spring. The type of soil for Silver Wattle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for European Crab Apple is Loamy while the PH of soil for Silver Wattle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for European Crab Apple is Neutral.
Silver Wattle and European Crab Apple Physical Information
Silver Wattle and European Crab Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Wattle height is 530.00 cm and width 530.00 cm whereas European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Wattle and European Crab Apple are as follows:
Silver Wattle flower color: Yellow
Silver Wattle leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
European Crab Apple flower color: White
- European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Silver Wattle and European Crab Apple
Care of Silver Wattle and European Crab Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Wattle pruning is done Prune after flowering and European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Silver Wattle needs Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.