Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
Australia
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Acacia retinodes retinodes, Acacia retinodes uncifolia
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Habitat
open forests
Humid climates, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
3-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-5
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring
Early Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
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
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
In Summer
Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Adequately
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
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
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Allergy
Not Available
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Windbreak
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a dye
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
PYRUS communis
Common Name
Ever-blooming Wattle, Silver Wattle, Water Wattle
Pear
In Hindi
Silver Wattle
नाशपाती
In German
Silver Wattle
Birne
In French
Mimosa d'été
Poire
In Spanish
acacia amarilla
Pera
In Greek
ασήμι μιμόζα
Αχλάδι
In Portuguese
Acacia retinodes
Pera
In Polish
Silver Wattle
Gruszka
In Latin
Silver Wattle
Orbis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Maleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Silver Wattle and Pear
Season and care of Silver Wattle and Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Wattle and Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Wattle season is Spring and Pear season is Spring. The type of soil for Silver Wattle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pear is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Silver Wattle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pear is Acidic.
Silver Wattle and Pear Physical Information
Silver Wattle and Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Wattle height is 530.00 cm and width 530.00 cm whereas Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Wattle and Pear are as follows:
Care of Silver Wattle and Pear
Care of Silver Wattle and Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Wattle pruning is done Prune after flowering and Pear 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 Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.