acacia dealbata

noun

Meaning

A fast-growing evergreen tree native to southeastern Australia, widely cultivated for its showy, fragrant yellow flowers and feathery, silver-green foliage.

Examples

  • The acacia dealbata is commonly known as the silver wattle due to the fine, white hairs on its leaves.
  • Many gardeners plant an acacia dealbata to provide quick shade and vibrant color in early spring.

Synonyms: silver wattle, mimosa, wattle, evergreen