Occurrence evidence1,912 records from SDM occurrence feed
Native range bioregionsSouth East Queensland, NSW South Coast, ACT South Eastern Highlands
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Silver Wattle
Acacia dealbata
Fabaceae|In Stock
$6.95per packet (30 seeds)
Silvery foliage with fragrant golden blooms
DRYPOLOP
GROWING CONDITIONS
Sun ExposureFull Sun
Soil TypesLoam, Clay, Gravelly
Water NeedsLow to Moderate
Plant Height6-15m
WILDLIFE & ECOLOGY
Wildlife ValueBird-attracting, Habitat, Butterfly-attracting
ConservationCommon
UsesOrnamental, Erosion control, Windbreak
DISTRIBUTION
BioregionsSouth Eastern Highlands, Australian Alps, Sydney Basin
Climate ZonesTemperate, Cool Temperate
FloweringWinter, Spring
DISTRIBUTION
Regional provenance50 kmLoading occurrence data…
SPECIES EVIDENCEOccurrence + model context
Model StatusSDM Processing
A model run is in progress. Evidence is not yet final.
Seed catalogue regionSouth Eastern Highlands, Australian Alps, Sydney Basin
Model confidenceDeveloping model
Last model run18 May 2026
Limitations
- SDM run is in progress and confidence is provisional.
Recommended useShow as a trial species until a stable model run is available.
Evidence for Silver Wattle (Acacia dealbata) is observational and model-based; it does not guarantee suitability at your site.
SHIPPING
SHIPPING AVAILABILITY
NSW
VIC
QLD
SA
WAPermit required
TAS
NT
ACT
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DESCRIPTION
A graceful wattle with silvery-blue fern-like foliage and masses of fragrant golden-yellow flowers in late winter to spring. One of the most ornamental acacias, prized for its delicate foliage and abundant blooms. Fast-growing and nitrogen-fixing, making it excellent for soil improvement.
GERMINATION DATA
Germination Rate
85%
Days to Germinate
7-21
Optimal Temperature
18-25°C
Stratification
None required
Scarification
Pour boiling water over seeds, soak 12 hours
Sowing Depth
5mm
Spacing
3-5m
GROWTH TIMELINE
Silver Wattle — Germination rate85%
ScarificationPour boiling water over seeds, soak 12 hours
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SowingDay 0
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Germination7-21 days
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Seedling21-42 days
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Transplant42-63 days
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Vegetative63-105 days
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Flowering105+ days
COMPANION PLANTS
GROWING GUIDE
Pour boiling water over seeds and soak for 12 hours before sowing. Sow in well-draining mix at 5mm depth. Keep warm and moist. Germinates in 1-3 weeks.