Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Australia
Mediterranean
Types
Acacia retinodes retinodes, Acacia retinodes uncifolia
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
open forests
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
8-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-6
Sunset Zone
Not Available
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow, Red
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
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Orbiculate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
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
Requires regular 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antioxidants
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a dye
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Acacia retinodes
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
Common Name
Ever-blooming Wattle, Silver Wattle, Water Wattle
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
In Hindi
Silver Wattle
झरबेरी पेड़
In German
Silver Wattle
Erdbeerbaum
In French
Mimosa d'été
arbousier
In Spanish
acacia amarilla
Árbol de fresa
In Greek
ασήμι μιμόζα
φράουλα δέντρο
In Portuguese
Acacia retinodes
medronheiro
In Polish
Silver Wattle
Strawberry Tree
In Latin
Silver Wattle
arbutus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Silver Wattle and Strawberry Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Silver Wattle and Strawberry Tree? We provide you with everything About Silver Wattle and Strawberry Tree. Silver Wattle doesn't have thorns and Strawberry Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Silver Wattle does not have fragrant flowers. Silver Wattle has allergic reactions like Not Available and Strawberry Tree has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Strawberry Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Silver Wattle and Strawberry Tree
Season and care of Silver Wattle and Strawberry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Wattle and Strawberry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Wattle season is Spring and Strawberry Tree season is Spring. The type of soil for Silver Wattle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Wattle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Wattle and Strawberry Tree Physical Information
Silver Wattle and Strawberry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Wattle height is 530.00 cm and width 530.00 cm whereas Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Wattle and Strawberry Tree are as follows:
Silver Wattle flower color: Yellow
Silver Wattle leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
- Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Silver Wattle and Strawberry Tree
Care of Silver Wattle and Strawberry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Wattle pruning is done Prune after flowering and Strawberry Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, 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 Strawberry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.