Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
Australia
India, Mediterranean
Types
Acacia retinodes retinodes, Acacia retinodes uncifolia
Punica granatum
Habitat
open forests
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Deep Red, Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
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, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings
Average Water Needs, Medium, Needs a lot of water initially
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite
Aphids, Beetles, Gray mold, Mites, Red blotch, Root mealy bugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Aphids, Beetles, Birds, Bugs, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Hives, Itchiness, Stomach pain, Swelling, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-cancer, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Regulates Blood Sugar, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a dye
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make juice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
Acacia retinodes
Punica granatum
Common Name
Ever-blooming Wattle, Silver Wattle, Water Wattle
Pomegranate
In Hindi
Silver Wattle
अनार
In German
Silver Wattle
Granatapfel
In French
Mimosa d'été
Grenade
In Spanish
acacia amarilla
Granada
In Greek
ασήμι μιμόζα
Ρόδι
In Portuguese
Acacia retinodes
Romã
In Polish
Silver Wattle
Granat
In Latin
Silver Wattle
malogranatum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Punicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Silver Wattle and Pomegranate
Season and care of Silver Wattle and Pomegranate is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Wattle and Pomegranate Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Wattle season is Spring and Pomegranate season is Spring. The type of soil for Silver Wattle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pomegranate is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Wattle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pomegranate is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Wattle and Pomegranate Physical Information
Silver Wattle and Pomegranate physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Wattle height is 530.00 cm and width 530.00 cm whereas Pomegranate height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Wattle and Pomegranate are as follows:
Silver Wattle flower color: Yellow
Silver Wattle leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Pomegranate flower color: Deep Red and Red
- Pomegranate leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Wattle and Pomegranate
Care of Silver Wattle and Pomegranate include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Wattle pruning is done Prune after flowering and Pomegranate 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 Pomegranate needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.