Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Australia
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Acacia retinodes retinodes, Acacia retinodes uncifolia
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
open forests
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
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
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a dye
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
Acacia retinodes
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Ever-blooming Wattle, Silver Wattle, Water Wattle
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
Silver Wattle
Red Buckeye
In German
Silver Wattle
Red Buckeye
In French
Mimosa d'été
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
acacia amarilla
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
ασήμι μιμόζα
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Acacia retinodes
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Silver Wattle
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Silver Wattle
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Silver Wattle and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Silver Wattle and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Wattle and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Wattle season is Spring and Red Buckeye season is Spring. The type of soil for Silver Wattle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Silver Wattle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Wattle and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Silver Wattle and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Wattle height is 530.00 cm and width 530.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Wattle and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Silver Wattle flower color: Yellow
Silver Wattle leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Silver Wattle and Red Buckeye
Care of Silver Wattle and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Wattle pruning is done Prune after flowering and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Silver Wattle needs Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.