Basisdaten
description:
The silver wattle comes from Australia, it is a medium-sized tree of low life (30 - 50 years). The Acacia prefers warm dry summers and is sensitive to frost.
Tree profile
name botanical:
Acacia dealbata
other name:
blue wattle
other name:
mimosa
family:
Legume or pea or bean family (Fabaceae)
species:
deciduous tree
leaf:
The leaves are odd pinnate with many small leaves and up to 18 cm (7.1 in) long. The leaf color is gray-green.
leaf shape:
imparipinnate
fall foliage:
evergreen
blossom color:
yellow
blossom description:
The yellow flowers are borne in large, yellow racemes.
fruit:
Legume: The seed is enclosed one a brown pod.
location:
Sun to half-shade