Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Australia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Canada
Types
Acacia retinodes retinodes, Acacia retinodes uncifolia
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Habitat
open forests
Forest margins, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-7
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
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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
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Adequately
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite
Bacterial leaf spot, Cane Spot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
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Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Windbreak
Food for birds, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
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Cold, Fever
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a dye
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
Acacia retinodes
Sambucus racemosa
Common Name
Ever-blooming Wattle, Silver Wattle, Water Wattle
Red Elderberry, Red-berried Elderberry
In Hindi
Silver Wattle
Red Elderberry
In German
Silver Wattle
Rote Holunder
In French
Mimosa d'été
Red sureau
In Spanish
acacia amarilla
La baya del saúco roja
In Greek
ασήμι μιμόζα
κόκκινο Elderberry
In Portuguese
Acacia retinodes
Red Elderberry
In Polish
Silver Wattle
Red Elderberry
In Latin
Silver Wattle
pubens
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Silver Wattle and Red Elderberry
Season and care of Silver Wattle and Red Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Wattle and Red Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Wattle season is Spring and Red Elderberry season is Spring. The type of soil for Silver Wattle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Elderberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Silver Wattle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Elderberry is Neutral.
Silver Wattle and Red Elderberry Physical Information
Silver Wattle and Red Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Wattle height is 530.00 cm and width 530.00 cm whereas Red Elderberry height is 370.00 cm and width 430.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Wattle and Red Elderberry are as follows:
Silver Wattle flower color: Yellow
Silver Wattle leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Red Elderberry flower color: Ivory
- Red Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Wattle and Red Elderberry
Care of Silver Wattle and Red Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Wattle pruning is done Prune after flowering and Red Elderberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Silver Wattle needs Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.