Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Australia
United States, Central United States
Types
Acacia retinodes retinodes, Acacia retinodes uncifolia
Deciduous Tree
Habitat
open forests
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-8
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
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Spring
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
Average Water Needs, Water during dry weather
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite
Anthracnose, Sunken patches
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
-
Severe allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiseptic, Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a dye
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a thickening in stews, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Acacia retinodes
QUERCUS imbricaria
Common Name
Ever-blooming Wattle, Silver Wattle, Water Wattle
Shingle Oak
In Hindi
Silver Wattle
Shingle Oak
In German
Silver Wattle
Kies Eiche
In French
Mimosa d'été
Shingle Oak
In Spanish
acacia amarilla
teja de madera de roble
In Greek
ασήμι μιμόζα
βότσαλα Oak
In Portuguese
Acacia retinodes
Shingle Oak
In Polish
Silver Wattle
gont Oak
In Latin
Silver Wattle
Quercus imbricaria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Silver Wattle and Shingle Oak
Wondering what are the properties of Silver Wattle and Shingle Oak? We provide you with everything About Silver Wattle and Shingle Oak. Silver Wattle doesn't have thorns and Shingle Oak doesn't have thorns. Also Silver Wattle does not have fragrant flowers. Silver Wattle has allergic reactions like and Shingle Oak has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Silver Wattle and Shingle Oak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Silver Wattle and Shingle Oak
Season and care of Silver Wattle and Shingle Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Wattle and Shingle Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Wattle season is Spring and Shingle Oak season is Spring. The type of soil for Silver Wattle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Shingle Oak is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Silver Wattle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Shingle Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Wattle and Shingle Oak Physical Information
Silver Wattle and Shingle Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Wattle height is 530.00 cm and width 530.00 cm whereas Shingle Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Wattle and Shingle Oak are as follows:
Silver Wattle flower color: Yellow
Silver Wattle leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Shingle Oak flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Shingle Oak leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Silver Wattle and Shingle Oak
Care of Silver Wattle and Shingle Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Wattle pruning is done Prune after flowering and Shingle 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 Shingle Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.