Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Australia
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico, Central America
Types
Acacia retinodes retinodes, Acacia retinodes uncifolia
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
open forests
limestone outcrops, Open Plains
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
7-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Elliptic and Ovate
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings
Do not water frequently
In Summer
Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Adequately
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Not Available
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Windbreak
Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Used as a dye
Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Edible, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
Acacia retinodes
ARBUTUS xalapensis
Common Name
Ever-blooming Wattle, Silver Wattle, Water Wattle
Lady's Leg, Manzanita, Texas Madrone
In Hindi
Silver Wattle
Texas Madrone
In German
Silver Wattle
Texas Madrone
In French
Mimosa d'été
Texas Madrone
In Spanish
acacia amarilla
Arbutus xalapensis
In Greek
ασήμι μιμόζα
Texas Madrone
In Portuguese
Acacia retinodes
Texas Madrone
In Polish
Silver Wattle
Texas Madrone
In Latin
Silver Wattle
Texas Madrone
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
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 Texas Madrone
Wondering what are the properties of Silver Wattle and Texas Madrone? We provide you with everything About Silver Wattle and Texas Madrone. Silver Wattle doesn't have thorns and Texas Madrone doesn't have thorns. Also Silver Wattle does not have fragrant flowers. Silver Wattle has allergic reactions like Not Available and Texas Madrone 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 Texas Madrone and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Silver Wattle and Texas Madrone
Season and care of Silver Wattle and Texas Madrone is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Wattle and Texas Madrone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Wattle season is Spring and Texas Madrone season is Spring. The type of soil for Silver Wattle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Texas Madrone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Wattle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Texas Madrone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Wattle and Texas Madrone Physical Information
Silver Wattle and Texas Madrone physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Wattle height is 530.00 cm and width 530.00 cm whereas Texas Madrone height is 640.00 cm and width 795.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Wattle and Texas Madrone are as follows:
Silver Wattle flower color: Yellow
Silver Wattle leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Texas Madrone flower color: White and Ivory
- Texas Madrone leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Olive
Care of Silver Wattle and Texas Madrone
Care of Silver Wattle and Texas Madrone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Wattle pruning is done Prune after flowering and Texas Madrone pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Silver Wattle needs Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Texas Madrone needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.
