Acacia dealbata
Blue Wattle, Mimosa, Silver Green Wattle, Silver Wattle, Golden Mimosa, Acacia dealbata, Sydney Black Wattle, Wattle Bark
Description
Ornamental tree characterised by its deep yellow, fragrant inflorescences. It is among the earliest flowering ornamental trees, from late January to March.
Acacia dealbata, known as Mimosa, is an ornamental evergreen plant native to Australia.
Its main characteristic is its light foliage with silvery-green leaves. Abundant winter flowering with fragrant yellow clusters. Small tree reaching a height of around 10 metres. Ideal as an isolated plant, in flower beds or in pots. Also suitable in rows in sunny, spacious areas in parks and spacious urban streets. Excellent for sunny terraces and as a cut flower.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Magnoliophyta
- Class
- Angiospermae
- Order
- Fabales
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Genus
- Acacia
- Species
- Acacia dealbata
Synonyms (2)
- Mimosa dealbata
- Racosperma dealbatum
