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 Generalities Silver wattle
The Silver wattle develops in an erect manner and, as the years go by, becomes a tree. These plants have an erect development; in the lower part they usually show a bare stem, while towards the top they widen to form the crown. The Silver wattle Is medium in size; in winter it assumes a yellow colouring. These are evergreen plants, which means they keep their leaves year round.
Exposure Silver wattle
The Silver wattle should be grown in a bright place, with direct sunlight. These plants don't agree with cold temperatures during this time of year. They can be grown outside.With a particularly windy climate we suggest securing young trees to long solid stakes, to avoid that the wind could bare young and not very developed roots; specimens which are only a few years old might fear intense cold and wind.
Watering Silver wattle
Water rarely, about once every 4-5 weeks with 1-2 buckets of water , keeping the soil dry for a few days before watering again; when wetting we suggest avoiding surpluses, however to wet the soil deep down. We advise watering the young specimens, or the recently sheltered ones; the adult specimens usually are satisfied with rain water.
Fertilization Silver wattle
Tree fertilization should be done at the beginning of the spring or of autumn, using humus or mature manure; this should be done by mixing a few buckets of fertilizer to the ground, around the trunk of the tree, every 2-3 years or when the tree implanted.
Treatments Silver wattle
Generally during this time of year we suggest a pre-emptive treatment with wide range insecticide and with a systemic fungicide, to prevent the attack from part of the aphids and the development of fungus diseases, often favoured by a mild and damp climate.
Soil Silver wattle
Grow these plants in a dissolved and deep, but well drained soil.
Climate |
peat |
sand |
Soil |
Pumice |
Bark |
S. Organic |
alpine |
4 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
continental |
3 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
mediterranean |
2 |
0 |
2 |
3 |
0 |
1 |
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Notes - Acacia dealbata - Mimosa Silver wattle
When wanted we can grow these plants in a vase. The indications given in this article are related to a medium size plant.
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- Acacia dealbata Link - Fabaceae
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This page concerns the weather continental it is possible to choose another climate area alpine mediterranean
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