Acacia Dealbata - Silver wattle

A fast-growing evergreen Australian native tree with graceful, finely divided silvery-grey foliage and abundant bright yellow, fluffy flower clusters in late winter to early spring. The fragrant blooms create a striking display and are highly attractive to bees and other pollinators. Its soft, feathery foliage and rapid growth make it a popular tree for shelter, screening, and ornamental planting. Silver wattle also produces an excellent timber for furniture and joinery.

🌳 Height:
10–25 m

🌿 Width:
6–12 m canopy spread

🔧 Uses:
Shelterbelts and windbreaks
Ornamental tree for large gardens and landscapes
Early-season pollen source for bees
Soil improvement through nitrogen fixation
Firewood and light timber
Revegetation and erosion control

🌱 Ideal growing conditions:
Well-drained soils (loam, sandy loam, or light clay)
Full sun
Temperate climates with moderate rainfall
Performs well on slopes and disturbed soils

💪 Tolerates:
Poor soils
Moderate wind
Short dry periods
Cold conditions

💧 Drought hardy:
Moderate — tolerates dry periods once established 

❄️ Frost tolerant:
Moderate to high — tolerates moderate frosts once established

🧂 Salt tolerant:
Low to moderate — tolerates mild coastal influence but not saline soils