Silver wattle
Common name
Silver wattle
Botanical name
Acacia Dealbata
Details
Fast growing, coppices readily, good firewood. Can sucker from root disturbed / damaged roots.
Family
Fabaceae
Date
July 01, 2010
Diameter
1.00
Height (m)
25
Drought tolerance
Evergreen
Nitrogen fixer
Shade / Sun
Full sun
Soil type
Dry
Wind tolerance
High
Belongs to the following Article
Nitrogen fixing plant species suited to temperate climate such as North Canterbury New Zealand
Nitrogen is an essential element for plant growth. Certain plants have a useful ability to capture nitrogen from the atmosphere. This is often achieved through symbiotic relationship with fungi in the root zone. Being able access unlimited nitrogen allows these plants to grow quickly while also making some available to surrounding plants. The practical reality is that including nitrogen fixing plants of various shapes and sizes amongst other productive plantings improves overall health, vigour and fertility,
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6 year old silver wattle
Details
This tree has put on exceptional growth. It will be coppiced for firewood,
Date
November 04, 2016
Acacia
Common name
wattle, mimosa
Family
Fabaceae
Details
A large genus of fast growing, evergreen, nitrogen fixing plants ranging in size from shrubs to canopy trees.
Main uses include firewood, timber, shelter and support
Main uses include firewood, timber, shelter and support
Flowers
Yellow
Evergreen
Nitrogen fixer
Perennial
Propagation method
Sow pot / tray
Coppice silver wattle
Seven year old tree. Coppiced at about 1.2 meters height, trunk 350mm diameter.
Update: Tree died, probably wrong time of year and low rainfall
Update: Tree died, probably wrong time of year and low rainfall
Harvest
April 29, 2017
Silver wattle growing madly
Planted in 2010, this silver wattle has but put on an impressive amount of height since this photo in mid 2012. Nature only needs the slightest nudge to send it down a path of productivity and abundance.
I noticed fantails use the wattle trees as 'stepping stones' or islands to travel across the open expanse of paddock.
In 2014 the tree is now large enough for an 8 year old to climb.
I noticed fantails use the wattle trees as 'stepping stones' or islands to travel across the open expanse of paddock.
In 2014 the tree is now large enough for an 8 year old to climb.
July 06, 2014
