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    • Photo of Acacia dealbata foliage by Anna Kullgren

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    Acacia dealbata

    Also Known As

    • Racisoerna dealbatum
    • Silver Wattle

    Plant type

    tree, shrub

    size

    • H: 20'-30'
    • W: 10'-20'

    planting zones

    • 8b-11

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    Acacia dealbata plant details

    Acacia dealbata is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with blue foliage. In winter yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in alkaline, average, gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Acacia dealbata

    Plant type: shrub or tree
    Plant family: fabaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue
    Mature size: 10 FT - 20 FT - wide, 20 FT - 30 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in winter
    Uses: cut leaves, fern-like leaves, fragrant, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Acacia dealbata

    USDA Zones: 8b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: alkaline, average, gritty, lean and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The popular golden 'Mimosa' of florists, in some countries it is used in bouquets to celebrate International Women's Day. The leaves of this large shrub/tree (extremely variable 18 to 90') are silvery-green and quite feathery. The spectacular fuzzy, bright-yellow, early spring flowers are sweetly-fragrant, reminiscent of honey. Generally a pioneer species after fire, this lovely variety has become a very popular landscaping plant. Unknown to most it is also an unusual edible; the flowers can be cooked and they are often used in fritters and chutney. The gum that exudes naturally from the trunk is edible and can be used as a substitute for Gum Arabic. The wood is useful for craft and furniture making and features distinct patterns, such as birdseye or tiger striping. This fine plant has received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit and it fixes its own nitrogen. S/M-D

    By: Forestfarm

    Vigorous evergreen tree with fine silver-green leaves, masses of yellow flowers late winter. From a tree in Bremerton, WA. 15 °F. This tree in Bremerton is the largest Acacia in Washington that I know of. I'm not sure how long it has been there, but it obviously lived through the freeze of December 1998 as well as January 2004, with temperatures in the teens. It makes a spectacular show of fragrant late winter flowers; unfortunately it was severely pruned just before I took a photo.

    By: The Desert Northwest

    This fern-leaved mimosa is hugely handsome in the garden or in a large container with its finely cut, deep gray-green leaves and huge trusses of scented, yellow puffball, spring flowers. Fast growing, to a possible 20-30' in the best conditions, full sun and well-drained soil with good protection from weather extremes. Tolerates both droughty and moist conditions. Frost hardy into the teens °F, mid USDA zone 8, resprouting should the weather be less hospitable.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Acacia dealbata plant

    How to Grow Acacia dealbata

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • alkaline
      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • winter

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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