Acacia podalyriifolia Silver wattle (Leguminosae) Evergreen tree

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Acacia podalyriifolia
Silver wattle
Evergreen tree
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The Acacia podalyriifolia plant species is found in Australia - New South Wales, Queensland. It is a member of the Leguminosae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Silver wattle.

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Latin Name:  Acacia podalyriifolia
Common Name:  Silver wattle
Family:  Leguminosae
Author:  G.Don.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  3   Mature Width:  3

Habitat:  Not known

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a sandy loam and a very sunny position[1]. Succeeds in any good garden soil that is not excessively limey[11, 167]. Many members of this genus become chlorotic on limey soils[200]. Can succeed in a hot dry position in a mixed border[166]. Plants are fairly hardy in the mildest areas of Britain, though they can be cut back to the ground in severe winters[1, 11]. A very ornamental tree[1]. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby[200].

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