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Silver Wattle: The Yellow Tree Symbol of International Women s Day
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Silver Wattle: The Yellow Tree Symbol of International Women s Day

Acacia dealbata

Growing silver wattle: evergreen tree with fragrant yellow late-winter flowers. Symbol of March 8, fast growth in mild climates.

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Characteristics

Scientific nameAcacia dealbata
Height10-25 m
Sunlightpieno sole
Waterbassa
Soilacido drenante
Toxicitynon tossica
Growthrapida
Temperature-5 a 35 °C
FloweringJan, Feb, Mar
IrrigationWater regularly in the first 2-3 years, then it becomes self-sufficient: silver wattle tolerates drought well.

Silver Wattle (Acacia dealbata) is an Australian evergreen tree famous for the spectacular golden yellow flowering between January and March, symbol of International Women’s Day in Italy. It grows fast in full sun on acidic well-drained soil, reaching 25 metres in a few years. Tolerates down to -5 °C.

Flowering season

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Practical tips

Watering

Water needs: bassa — always check soil moisture before watering.

Position

Prefers pieno sole: provide the right light and rotate the plant for even growth.

Substrate

Recommended soil: acido drenante. Refresh the substrate every 1-2 years.

Leaves

Dust the leaves with a damp cloth to support photosynthesis.

Feeding

Feed during the growing season (spring-summer) and stop in winter.

FAQ

When does silver wattle bloom?
It blooms between January and March with small fragrant yellow pompoms gathered in panicles. The flowering coincides with March 8, hence the symbolic link with International Women's Day.
Can silver wattle grow throughout Europe?
Only in mild coastal areas: it fears frosts below -5 °C. In colder regions grow in pots and shelter in cold greenhouses over winter.

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