Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Australia
South America
Types
Acacia retinodes retinodes, Acacia retinodes uncifolia
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Habitat
open forests
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
8-11
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
Weeping
Flower Color
Yellow
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Pink, Rose
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
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, Alkaline
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
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Irritate the mucus membrane
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a dye
Condiment, Gum
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Edible, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Acacia retinodes
SCHINUS molle
Common Name
Ever-blooming Wattle, Silver Wattle, Water Wattle
Peppertree
In Hindi
Silver Wattle
Peppertree
In German
Silver Wattle
Peppertree
In French
Mimosa d'été
Peppertree
In Spanish
acacia amarilla
peppertree
In Greek
ασήμι μιμόζα
Peppertree
In Portuguese
Acacia retinodes
Peppertree
In Polish
Silver Wattle
Peppertree
In Latin
Silver Wattle
Peppertree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Anacardiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Anacardioideae
Season and Care of Silver Wattle and Peppertree
Season and care of Silver Wattle and Peppertree is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Wattle and Peppertree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Wattle season is Spring and Peppertree season is Spring. The type of soil for Silver Wattle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Peppertree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Wattle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Wattle and Peppertree Physical Information
Silver Wattle and Peppertree physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Wattle height is 530.00 cm and width 530.00 cm whereas Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Silver Wattle and Peppertree are as follows:
Silver Wattle flower color: Yellow
Silver Wattle leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
- Peppertree leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Wattle and Peppertree
Care of Silver Wattle and Peppertree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Wattle pruning is done Prune after flowering and Peppertree pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves 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 Peppertree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.