Acacia dealbata var. subalpina

Also Known As

Subalpine Silver Wattle

Plant type

tree

size

H: 40'-60'
W: 40'-60'

planting zones

8b-10b

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Acacia dealbata var. subalpina plant details

Acacia dealbata var. subalpina is a broadleaf evergreen tree with blue foliage. In spring and winter yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Acacia dealbata var. subalpina

Plant type: tree
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 40 FT - 60 FT - wide, 40 FT - 60 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and winter

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acacia dealbata var. subalpina

USDA Zones: 8b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, clay, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The Subalpine Silver Wattle from high elevations of Australia was introduced by a nursery in Wales pursuing extra cold-hardy provenances of Australian trees. It has remained extremely rare and much sought after in the United States, and understandably so: larger and much more vigorous than usual A. dealbata, and with unbelievably fine, truly silver-colored bipinnate leaves, and an explosion of bright yellow flowers in late winter that perfume the air when little else in blooming. It's a large tree (to 60'+) and seems to be hardy to around 15 °F.