Silver Wattle
Acacia dealbata
Also listed as Racosperma dealbatum, Mimosa dealbata
Also known as Mimosa, Blue Wattle, Golden Mimosa
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Silver wattle is a fast-growing Australian tree prized for its feathery, blue-green foliage and cheerful clusters of bright yellow flowers that bloom in late winter. It's drought-tolerant once established and makes an excellent accent or screening plant in warm climates.
Why grow it
Silver wattle establishes faster than many Australian acacias and tolerates poor, sandy, or compacted soils where other ornamentals struggle. Its winter flowering period fills a gap when many other landscape plants are dormant, and it requires minimal supplemental irrigation once roots develop. Compared to other screening species, it offers relatively fine texture and bright color without demanding high fertility or frequent pruning.
Watch out for
Young trees benefit from staking in windy sites, as rapid growth can produce brittle wood prone to storm damage. Extended wet conditions or poorly draining soil may stress the plant, even though it's generally drought-hardy once mature. Flowering and foliage quality decline noticeably in shaded locations, so site selection matters more than ongoing maintenance.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Fabaceae
Native Range
Southeastern Australia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Sub-canopy
Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
Silver wattle is a fast-growing Australian tree prized for its feathery, blue-green foliage and cheerful clusters of bright yellow flowers that bloom in late winter. It's drought-tolerant once established and makes an excellent accent or screening plant in warm climates.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Silver Wattle grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Silver wattle establishes faster than many Australian acacias and tolerates poor, sandy, or compacted soils where other ornamentals struggle. Its winter flowering period fills a gap when many other landscape plants are dormant, and it requires minimal supplemental irrigation once roots develop. Compared to other screening species, it offers relatively fine texture and bright color without demanding high fertility or frequent pruning.
Watch out for
Young trees benefit from staking in windy sites, as rapid growth can produce brittle wood prone to storm damage. Extended wet conditions or poorly draining soil may stress the plant, even though it's generally drought-hardy once mature. Flowering and foliage quality decline noticeably in shaded locations, so site selection matters more than ongoing maintenance.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Fabaceae
Native Range
Southeastern Australia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Sub-canopy
Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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