Queensland silver wattle

Acacia podalyriifolia is an evergreen Tree growing to 3 m (9ft) by 3 m (9ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. It is in leaf all year, in flower from January to May. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). It can fix Nitrogen. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

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Silver Wattle (Acacia Podalyriifolia) family - Mimosaceae, Queensland silver wattle

Susan Dorothea White Queensland Silver Wattle (Acacia podalyriifolia) and Seedpods, 2014 pastel and cont� on silicon carbide paper28 x 22 cm

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Acacia podalyriifolia or the Queensland Silver Wattle is a fast growing, hardy, but short lived very handsome small tree with silvery grey foliage and puffy sprays of perfumed golden yellow flowers. It will attract birds to your garden and can be trimmed to a windbreak or hedge.

This Plant series are photographs taken from my garden, other people's gardens, nature strips, reserves, parks and anywhere really. The aim is to photograph mostly Australian Natives but I'm sure other beautiful plants will find their way into the mix over time. This one was photographed near my mum's home, in someone's garden. After some research online I believe I have identified it as Acacia Podalyriifolia / Queensland Silver Wattle, belonging to the Fabaceae (Leguminosae) family…