Acacia gilbertii - Uses, Benefits & Care
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Common Names
- Gilbert's Wattle
- Silver Wattle
- White-Leaf Wattle
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Acacia gilbertii (also called Gilbert's Wattle, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 metres in height. It has a grey-green foliage and yellow flowers. It is native to Australia and can be found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia gilbertii is used as a source of timber for construction and furniture-making, as well as for firewood and charcoal.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Creamy yellow spherical flower heads. Seed: Brown, flat, oblong seeds. Seedlings: Young seedlings have grey-green, bipinnate leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acacia gilbertii is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location until the plants are established.
Where to Find Acacia gilbertii
Acacia gilbertii can be found in the Northern Territory, Queensland, and New South Wales of Australia.
Acacia gilbertii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia gilbertii?
Acacia gilbertii
What is the natural habitat of Acacia gilbertii?
Acacia gilbertii is found in open woodlands and dry sclerophyll forests in eastern Australia.
What is the size of Acacia gilbertii?
Acacia gilbertii can grow up to 10 meters in height.
Species in the Acacia genus
Acacia constricta, Acacia auriculiformis, Acacia koa, Acacia scleroxyla, Acacia verticillata, Acacia kauaiensis, Acacia brandegeana, Acacia breviracemosa, Acacia retinodes, Acacia neriifolia, Acacia acuminata, Acacia complanata, Acacia excelsa, Acacia georginae, Acacia kettlewelliae, Acacia phlebophylla, Acacia prominens, Acacia binervata, Acacia buxifolia, Acacia brachybotrya, Acacia bivenosa, Acacia calamifolia, Acacia cardiophylla, Acacia chrysotricha, Acacia constablei, Acacia caesiella, Acacia decora, Acacia fasciculifera, Acacia falciformis, Acacia flavescens, Acacia gladiiformis, Acacia gilbertii, Acacia hakeoides, Acacia ixiophylla, Acacia lanigera, Acacia lineata, Acacia luteola, Acacia latifolia, Acacia montana, Acacia megacephala, Acacia mabellae, Acacia mollifolia, Acacia oswaldii, Acacia obtusifolia, Acacia pulchella, Acacia polybotrya, Acacia rhodoxylon, Acacia rubida, Acacia rigens, Acacia stricta,