{"product_id":"acacia-podalyriifolia","title":"Acacia podalyriifolia: Pearl Acacia Magic, Shimmering Silver Foliage and Fragrant Yellow Pom-Poms","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.shopify-table {\n  width: 100%;\n  border-collapse: collapse;\n  margin-bottom: 20px;\n}\n.shopify-table th,\n.shopify-table td {\n  border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n  padding: 8px;\n  text-align: left;\n}\n.shopify-table th {\n  background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAcacia podalyriifolia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.9em; font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSilver Wattle with Golden Winter Blooms\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcacia podalyriifolia\u003c\/strong\u003e, commonly known as Silver Wattle, is a luminous \u003ca href=\"\/fr\/collections\/australian-native-plants\"\u003eAustralian native tree\u003c\/a\u003e admired for its soft silvery foliage and profusion of bright golden flowers. The rounded, powder‑puff blooms appear in generous clusters during the cooler months, creating a striking contrast against the velvety blue‑gray leaves and bringing warm seasonal color to the winter garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fast‑growing evergreen Acacia thrives in full sun with excellent drainage and adapts easily to \u003ca href=\"\/fr\/collections\/water-wise-plants\"\u003ewater‑wise landscapes\u003c\/a\u003e. Ideal for naturalistic and Mediterranean‑style plantings, \u003cstrong\u003eAcacia podalyriifolia\u003c\/strong\u003e provides ornamental beauty, light shade, and seasonal fragrance with minimal maintenance once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBotanical Characteristics of Acacia podalyriifolia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"shopify-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCharacteristic\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAcacia podalyriifolia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilver Wattle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUpright to spreading evergreen shrub or small tree\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRounded, velvety silver‑gray phyllodes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGolden yellow spherical flower clusters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Season\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLate fall through winter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEarly bloom season, drought tolerant, soft silver foliage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMature Size and Form\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12–20 ft\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–15 ft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcacia podalyriifolia develops a graceful, open canopy with an airy structure. Its rapid growth makes it useful as a quick screen, backdrop tree, or light shade provider. Light pruning after flowering helps manage size and encourages branching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZones 9–11\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest performance occurs in regions with mild winters and dry summers. Particularly well suited for \u003ca href=\"\/fr\/collections\/coastal-plants\"\u003ecoastal\u003c\/a\u003e and Mediterranean‑type gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCultivation and Care for Acacia podalyriifolia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"shopify-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAspect\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun for best flowering and compact growth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast‑draining sandy, loamy, or rocky soils\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow once established; avoid excessive irrigation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimal; use low‑phosphorus fertilizer if required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight pruning after flowering; avoid heavy cuts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLandscape Use and Benefits of Silver Wattle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Bright winter‑flowering specimen tree\u003cbr\u003e• Excellent for \u003ca href=\"\/fr\/collections\/water-wise-plants\"\u003elow‑water landscapes\u003c\/a\u003e and native plantings\u003cbr\u003e• Provides light shade and seasonal fragrance\u003cbr\u003e• Complements other \u003ca href=\"\/fr\/collections\/australian-native-plants\"\u003eAustralian native plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Useful as a fast‑growing screen or backdrop element\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWildlife Attraction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nectar‑rich golden blooms attract bees and other pollinating insects, enhancing biodiversity in \u003ca href=\"\/fr\/collections\/native-plant-gardens\"\u003enative plant gardens\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePest and Disease Considerations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcacia podalyriifolia is generally robust when planted in suitable conditions. Potential issues include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Root problems in poorly drained soils\u003cbr\u003e• Shortened lifespan in over‑irrigated landscapes\u003cbr\u003e• Sensitivity to phosphorus‑heavy fertilizers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull sun, excellent drainage, and conservative watering are essential for long‑term health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bonte Farm","offers":[{"title":"2-gallon (9x9x18” - 24”)","offer_id":48020789821675,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3-gallon (10x10x20” - 24”)","offer_id":45722118914283,"sku":"BAP3","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5-gallon (10x10x24” - 36”)","offer_id":45365591146731,"sku":"GAP5","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0673\/2483\/8123\/files\/IMG-4211-Acacia_podalyriifolia.jpg?v=1770325417","url":"https:\/\/bontefarm.com\/fr\/products\/acacia-podalyriifolia","provider":"Bonte Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}