Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Australia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Acacia retinodes retinodes, Acacia retinodes uncifolia
Quercus alba, Quercus garryana
Habitat
open forests
Ridges, Valley, Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-9
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Red, Crimson, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Spreading mass
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Spring, Late 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
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Adequately
Ample Water
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
Pruning
Prune after flowering
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite
Aphids, Borers, Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Galls, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
-
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
-
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchy eyes, Rhinitis, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Throat itching, Watery eyes, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Windbreak
Air purification, Food for animals, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diarrhea, Diuretic, gallstones, Kidney Stones
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a dye
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Grown for shade, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Acacia retinodes
QUERCUS alba
Common Name
Ever-blooming Wattle, Silver Wattle, Water Wattle
White Oak
In Hindi
Silver Wattle
सफेद ओक
In German
Silver Wattle
weiße Eiche
In French
Mimosa d'été
chêne blanc
In Spanish
acacia amarilla
roble blanco
In Greek
ασήμι μιμόζα
White Oak
In Portuguese
Acacia retinodes
Carvalho branco
In Polish
Silver Wattle
biały dąb
In Latin
Silver Wattle
Quercus alba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Silver Wattle and White Oak
Season and care of Silver Wattle and White Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Wattle and White Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Wattle season is Spring and White Oak season is Spring. The type of soil for Silver Wattle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Oak is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Silver Wattle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Oak is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Wattle and White Oak Physical Information
Silver Wattle and White Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Wattle height is 530.00 cm and width 530.00 cm whereas White Oak height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Wattle and White Oak are as follows:
Silver Wattle flower color: Yellow
Silver Wattle leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
White Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
- White Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Pink
Care of Silver Wattle and White Oak
Care of Silver Wattle and White Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Wattle pruning is done Prune after flowering and White Oak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short twigs. In summer Silver Wattle needs Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.