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Acacia dealbata

Acacia dealbata has received the RHS Award of Garden Merit

Acacia dealbata is a fast-growing evergreen tree. The main feature is the grey-green evergreen feathery foliage, which offset the cascades of scented yellow flowers in early spring.

Acacia dealbata evergreen trees for sale

  • 2-year pot-grown tree £69.00
    In a 12L pot
    Large size (3m-5m after 10 years)
    Out of stock
    Sorry we have sold out for this season

How to grow

Acacia dealbata does best in full-sun, but is reasonably cold-hardy in typical UK conditions. It is a good choice for poor soils, provided they are well-drained.

History

Acacia dealbata is also known as the Silver Wattle or Mimosa, and is native to south-eastern Australia.

Acacia dealbata characteristics

  • Gardening skillAverage
  • AwardsRHS AGM (current) - 1993
  • Attractive featuresAttractive flowersAttractive foliageScented flowersWinter colour
  • Growth habitUpright
  • Height after 10 years3m-5m / 10ft-16ft
  • SunlightPrefers full sun
  • PruningLight prune
  • Growth rateFast
  • Site conditionsSheltered siteFree-draining site
  • Flower colourYellow
  • Flowering monthApril
  • Leaf colourGrey-green
  • Country of originAustralia
  • Annual cycleEvergreen

This variety description was researched and written by Orange Pippin staff. Last checked: 2024.