Water Wattle

description:

The water-acacia is a small tree native to Australia and (Tasmania).

name botanical:

Acacia retinodes

synonym:

Swamp Wattle

other name:

Silver Wattle

family:

Legume or pea or bean family (Fabaceae)

species:

deciduous tree

height:

ut to 6 m (22 ft), often as a shrub

leaf:

The leaf is green, long and narrow with a smooth margin.

leaf shape:

oblong

leaf margin:

smooth

leaf position:

alternate

fall foliage:

evergreen

blossom color:

yellow

fruit:

Brown pods

branches:

The twigs are greenish-brown and thin.

bark:

grey - brown

location:

Sun to half-shade