Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Types
Acacia retinodes retinodes, Acacia retinodes uncifolia
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron
Habitat
open forests
Mixed deciduous forest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-12
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow, Lemon yellow
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oval
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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, occasional watering once established
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
Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite
Aphids, Grasshoppers, Leafminers, Red blotch, Rust, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought, Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Windbreak
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
-
Acne, Antibacterial, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Bone strength, Digestion problems, Hangover, Healthy teeth, Nutrients, Obesity, Oral health, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a dye
Air freshner, Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Making Perfumes, Preferably used as black tea, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Acacia retinodes
CITRUS limon
Common Name
Ever-blooming Wattle, Silver Wattle, Water Wattle
Lemon
In Hindi
Silver Wattle
नींबू
In German
Silver Wattle
Citrone or Limone or Zitrone
In French
Mimosa d'été
Citron or Citronnier
In Spanish
acacia amarilla
Limón or Limonero
In Greek
ασήμι μιμόζα
Λεμόνι [Lemóni]
In Portuguese
Acacia retinodes
Limão
In Polish
Silver Wattle
Cytrynowy
In Latin
Silver Wattle
Limon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Rosids
Season and Care of Silver Wattle and Lemon
Season and care of Silver Wattle and Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Wattle and Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Wattle season is Spring and Lemon season is Spring. The type of soil for Silver Wattle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Wattle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemon is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Wattle and Lemon Physical Information
Silver Wattle and Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Wattle height is 530.00 cm and width 530.00 cm whereas Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Wattle and Lemon are as follows:
Silver Wattle flower color: Yellow
Silver Wattle leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Lemon flower color: White
- Lemon leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Wattle and Lemon
Care of Silver Wattle and Lemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Wattle pruning is done Prune after flowering and Lemon pruning is done Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, 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 Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.