Acacia dealbata (Blue wattle)
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Intermediate skill rating |
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4m max. spread |
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10m max. height |
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20-50 years to maturity |
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2 hours care per year |
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This plant is toxic! |
Botanical name: Acacia dealbata
Other names: Blue wattle, Mimosa, Silver wattle
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Genus: Acacia
Species: A. dealbata - A. dealbata is an evergreen shrub with divided grey-green leaves and clusters of scented yellow flowers.
Acacia dealbata is: Evergreen
Flower: Yellow in Spring; Yellow in Winter
Foliage: Grey-green, Cream in All seasons
Fruit: Red, Black in Autumn
Habit: Bushy
Toxicity: All parts may cause severe discomfort if ingested.
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Plant with: Aralia elata 'Variegata' (Angelica tree 'Variegata')
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Pests: Generally pest free.
Specific pests: Glasshouse red spider mite , Mealybugs
Diseases: Generally disease free.
General care
Pruning: Doesn't respond well to hard pruning.. REGISTER to read more...
Propagation methods: Semi-hardwood cuttings. REGISTER to read more...
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Acacia dealbata (Blue wattle) will reach a height of 10m and a spread of 4m after 20-50 years.
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Suggested uses: Containers, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, City, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation: Plant outdoors in neutral to acid soil in sheltered frost-free location. If planted 'under glass', plant in loam-based compost in full light.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Loamy, Sandy |  |
| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Neutral | |
| Light: | Full Sun | |
| Aspect: | South, West | |
| Exposure: | Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Tender in frost (H3), Indoor unheated (H2) | |
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Tender Frost?
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This tree, when planted outdoors can cope with winter temperatures down to minus 10 Celsius, as I see every winter in my garden in Catalonia.
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- Posted: Wed. 23rd February 2011 17:17
- Last reply: Mon. 7th March 2011 10:24
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