Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Australia
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Acacia retinodes retinodes, Acacia retinodes uncifolia
Quercus stellata
Habitat
open forests
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-9
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
Red, Light Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Orange, Tan, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt
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
Needs less watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used as a dye
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Acacia retinodes
QUERCUS stellata
Common Name
Ever-blooming Wattle, Silver Wattle, Water Wattle
Post Oak
In Hindi
Silver Wattle
पोस्ट ओक
In German
Silver Wattle
Post oak
In French
Mimosa d'été
Post oak
In Spanish
acacia amarilla
Post oak
In Greek
ασήμι μιμόζα
Post Oak
In Portuguese
Acacia retinodes
Post Oak
In Polish
Silver Wattle
post Oak
In Latin
Silver Wattle
Post quercu
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Silver Wattle and Post Oak
Season and care of Silver Wattle and Post Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Wattle and Post Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Wattle season is Spring and Post Oak season is Spring. The type of soil for Silver Wattle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Post Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Wattle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Post Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Wattle and Post Oak Physical Information
Silver Wattle and Post Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Wattle height is 530.00 cm and width 530.00 cm whereas Post Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Wattle and Post Oak are as follows:
Silver Wattle flower color: Yellow
Silver Wattle leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Post Oak flower color: Red, Light Yellow and Tan
- Post Oak leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Silver Wattle and Post Oak
Care of Silver Wattle and Post Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Wattle pruning is done Prune after flowering and Post Oak 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 Post Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.