Silver wattle
Common name Silver wattle
Botanical name Acacia Dealbata
Family Fabaceae
Details Fast growing, coppices readily, good firewood. Can sucker from root disturbed / damaged roots.
Diameter 1.00
Date July 01, 2010
Height (m) 25
Drought tolerance
Evergreen
Nitrogen fixer
Shade / Sun Full sun
Soil type Dry
Wind tolerance High
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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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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
6 year old silver wattle
Details This tree has put on exceptional growth. It will be coppiced for firewood,
Date November 04, 2016
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
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