Silver wattle,Swamp wattle. A spreading shrub of slender often pendent stems, evergreen bluish green leaves. Racemes of lemon-yellow flowers are produced periodically throughout the year. Max Height 4m to 8m. Max Spread 3m to 7m. Full sun. Protect from frost. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Acacia retinodes
A spreading shrub of slender often pendent stems, evergreen bluish green leaves. Racemes of lemon-yellow flowers are produced periodically throughout the year.
Additional information
| Generic | Acacia |
|---|---|
| Species | retinodes |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Silver wattle, Swamp wattle |
| Flower Colour | yellow |
| Soil | Acidic |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 4m, 8m |
| Family | Leguminosae |
| Spread | 3m, 7m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rounded to broadly spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green, blue |
| Flowers From | |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | Sheltered site |
| Hardiness | Protect from frost |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Climbing wall |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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