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Queensland Silver Wattle

Queensland Silver Wattle
Photo: Lorna Rose
Invasive Plant
Queensland Silver Wattle
Acacia podalyriifolia
 

This Australian native plant is natural to the Northern NSW and QLD. A small 5m tree, it has become invasive outside its region. The silvery grey foliage and masses of golden yellow blooms are the main attraction as a garden plant.

Please note: Although rare in nature this species is becoming available from nurseries - ask at your local garden centre. It has proved to be fast growing, frost tolerant, drought resistant and free flowering

 

HOW IT SPREADS

  • Both of the listed acacia species produce masses of seed pods that ripen on the tree and disperse with the help of birds, ants and small native mammals.
  • These seeds have a high rate of germination especially after a bush fire.
 

Avoid growing these weedy varieties. Visit your local Garden Centre or a specialist native plant nursery for advice about other wattle alternatives.

 
 
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Alternative Plants

Blue Bush
Photo: Lorna Rose
Alternative Plant Blue Bush
Acacia covenyi
Trees and Shrubs
 

A rare plant from Southern New South Wales. This tall shrub has foliage with a silver-blue tinge and rich golden spring flowers. The combination of foliage and flowers creates a stunning combination in the garden. It is one of the most eye-catching native shrubs.

Coastal Myall
Photo: Lorna Rose
Alternative Plant Coastal Myall
Acacia binerva
Trees and Shrubs
 

This Australian native plant may grow to 10m high by 4m wide and is a popularly cultivated medium sized shade tree with a blue - green appearance, suitable for well drained soils.

Its features are the silver-grey foliage and masses of golden spring blossom.

White Sallee Wattle
Photo: Lorna Rose
Alternative Plant White Sallee Wattle
Acacia floribunda
Trees and Shrubs
 

A small evergreen tree, fast growing but living up to 30 years, rather than the usual 10-20 years. It has drooping branches and pale yellow flowers in late winter. It is native throughout the South Coast and often found along rivers. Use of local wattle species is always desirable.

 
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