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Fabaceae
Silver Wattle
Acacia dealbata
Sensitivity and secret love.
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Genus
- Acacia
- Native to
- Australia, Tasmania
- Bloom season
- Winter, Spring
- Type
- tree
- Height
- 30-65 ft
- Sunlight
- full sun
- Soil
- Well-drained, acidic to neutral soil
- Water
- low
- Hardiness
- 9-11
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- Silver Wattle is the flower traditionally given on International Women's Day in Italy, where it is called 'mimosa'.
- It can grow up to 6 feet per year, making it one of the fastest-growing trees in temperate climates.
- The tree's bark was historically used in tanning leather due to its high tannin content.
- A single tree can produce millions of seeds, which remain viable in the soil for over 50 years.
- French perfumers in Grasse have used Silver Wattle flowers to produce 'cassie' absolute since the 19th century.
Color meanings
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hidden affection
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resilience