Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Australia
Australia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical Forests
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Narrow
Linear to lanceolate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Winter
Early Spring, Fall, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Water regularly for 2 months
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pruning may be required for height clearance
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Blowflies, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anodyne, Odontalgic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root, Seeds
Wood
Other Uses
Charcoal, Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used As Food
Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas, Useful for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ACACIA salicina
GEIJERA parviflora
Common Name
Cooba, Willow Acacia
Wilga, Native Willow
In Hindi
willow acacia
Wilga
In German
Weiden Akazie
Pirol
In French
saule acacia
loriot
In Spanish
acacia sauce
oriol
In Greek
ιτιά ακακίας
φλώρος
In Portuguese
salgueiro de acácia
papa-figos
In Polish
wierzba akacji
Wilga
In Latin
lignis salices
oriole
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Charophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Willow Acacia and Wilga
Wondering what are the properties of Willow Acacia and Wilga? We provide you with everything About Willow Acacia and Wilga. Willow Acacia doesn't have thorns and Wilga doesn't have thorns. Also Willow Acacia does not have fragrant flowers. Willow Acacia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Wilga 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 Willow Acacia and Wilga and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Willow Acacia and Wilga
Season and care of Willow Acacia and Wilga is important to know. While considering everything about Willow Acacia and Wilga Care, growing season is an essential factor. Willow Acacia season is Not Available and Wilga season is Not Available. The type of soil for Willow Acacia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Wilga is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Willow Acacia is Acidic, Neutral and for Wilga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Willow Acacia and Wilga Physical Information
Willow Acacia and Wilga physical information is very important for comparison. Willow Acacia height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Wilga height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Willow Acacia and Wilga are as follows:
Willow Acacia flower color: Yellow
Willow Acacia leaf color: Dark Green
Wilga flower color: White and Ivory
- Wilga leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Willow Acacia and Wilga
Care of Willow Acacia and Wilga include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Willow Acacia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wilga pruning is done Pruning may be required for height clearance. In summer Willow Acacia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wilga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.