Position
Full sun to semi shade for best foliage colour and growth.
Sterling Silver Wattle - Acacia binervia Sterling Silver
A striking Australian native shrub with shimmering silver foliage and a dense, spreading habit, ideal for coastal and low maintenance landscapes.
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Quick Facts
Size
Grows approximately 1-2m tall and 2-4m wide with a dense, spreading habit.
Water
Low water requirements once established, with occasional watering during extended dry periods.
Uses
Bird Attracting, Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Erosion Control, Foliage Feature / Colour, Low Water Garden, Playgrounds, Container / Pot, Native Garden
Description
Acacia binervia Sterling Silver is a highly regarded Australian native shrub valued for its luminous silver foliage and robust performance. Its dense, spreading habit makes it effective for large scale plantings, erosion control, and feature use in coastal environments. In spring, masses of bright yellow flowers appear, adding strong seasonal contrast against the silvery foliage.
Key Features:
Growing & Care Guide
- Soil: Adaptable to clay, loam, and sandy soils provided drainage is adequate.
- Light: Performs best in full sun but tolerates semi shade.
- Watering: Keep moist during dry periods when young, then water sparingly once established.
- Fertiliser: Apply a low phosphorus slow release fertiliser suitable for native plants if required.
- Maintenance: Low maintenance, prune lightly after flowering if shaping is required.
- Flowering: Acacia binervia 'Sterling Silver' typically flowers in late winter to early spring, producing soft pale yellow, fluffy ball shaped blooms. It's known for silver foilage than it's flowers.
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Sterling Silver Wattle - Acacia binervia Sterling Silver
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