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Wirilda

A fast growing and good-looking small tree with silvery foliage.

 

Great for screening, restoration and habitat creation. The Wirilda is a live fast and die young plant, with a lifespan of 10-20 years. This makes it a great plant for quick screening and rapid restoration, but plan to fill the space when it dies by planting slower to establish species nearby. Seeds are delicious when roasted and ground; can be used in biscuits or sprinkled on icecream.

 

Scientific name
Acacia provincialis
Family
Fabaceae

Characteristics


Lifeform
Tree
Height
6.0
Width
5.0
Growth rate
Very fast
Evergreen
Yes
Perennial
Yes

Growing Conditions


Full Sun
Yes
Semishade
Shade
Cold
-10
Drought tolerance
Waterlogging tolerance
Compaction
Good
Wind
Moderately good
pH
complete range

Uses


Ground cover
Screen
Yes
Shade
Container
Hedge
Windbreak
Yes
Grassy Woodland
Perennial border
Climber
Native lawn
Shrub Mass
Yes
Wetland

Biodiversity


Insect pollinator feeding
Yes
Caterpillar feeding
Bird feeding
Yes
Bird refuge
Yes
Lizard feeding
Lizard refuge
Frog refuge
Mammal feeding
Pollinators
Native Bee, Wasp, Butterfly, Moth, Beetle
Larvae
Birds
Foliage insectivores, Seed granivores
Mammals

Flowering


Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Yes
Oct
Yes
Nov
Yes
Dec