{"product_id":"wirilda-acacia-retinodes","title":"Wirilda - Acacia retinodes","description":"\u003cp\u003eWirilda (\u003cem\u003eAcacia retinodes\u003c\/em\u003e), also called swamp wattle, is a tall, evergreen native wattle that grows 5m to 8m tall and about 5m wide. Long, very slender grey-green leaves carry cream-yellow pompom flowers in spring and, off and on, through the rest of the year. It is a tough, easy-going all-rounder for native gardens and damp spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers off and on all year.\u003c\/strong\u003e The main flush comes in spring, with more pompoms scattered through the year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough and low maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy and easy-going, it asks very little once it has settled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil, sun or shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows in any soil, in full sun or shade. Its other name, swamp wattle, points to its tolerance of wet ground, and it suits bog gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-invasive roots.\u003c\/strong\u003e The roots are non-invasive, which makes it a considerate neighbour in the garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFood for wildlife.\u003c\/strong\u003e Nectar-feeding birds and butterflies visit the flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative gardens and wet spots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it in a native garden or in a low area that stays damp, where many other wattles would struggle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening at the back of a large garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 3m apart for a tall, informal screen. A single plant will spread to about 5m, so allow for that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife plantings.\u003c\/strong\u003e Include it in a mixed native planting to bring in nectar-feeding birds and butterflies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Wirilda in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun or shade. A southern native, it is frost hardy and suits warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows in any soil, from heavy and damp to ordinary garden loam. The roots are non-invasive, but still allow plenty of space for a tree that will reach 8m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly through the first 12 weeks, until the tree is established. After that it is low maintenance. A slow release native fertiliser after pruning promotes healthy leaves and flowers in the next flush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune after flowering while the plant is young, to keep it dense. A mature tree is hard to prune, so plan the site carefully. Wattles are short-lived compared with most trees, so expect to replace it in time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Wirilda as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, in 140mm pots in packs of 10 and in 200mm pots in packs of 6. The tubes suit screens and revegetation, and the potted packs give a taller start. Our grower does not always have tube stock to send. When the tube reads sold out, the notify button on the page will email you the moment it is available again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/acacia-care-guide\"\u003eAcacia care guide for growing wattles in Australia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/wattles\"\u003eBrowse the wattle range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eMore Australian native trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/designing-a-native-australian-garden-to-attract-wildlife\"\u003eDesigning a native garden to attract wildlife\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall will Wirilda grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetween 5m and 8m, with a spread of about 5m. Give it room, and keep it clear of buildings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it grow in wet soil?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts other name is swamp wattle and it suits bog gardens, though it also grows in ordinary soil in sun or shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it invasive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe roots are non-invasive. As with many wattles, check your local council's guidance if you live near bushland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67789644726591,"sku":"ACA-RET-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67789644759359,"sku":"ACA-RET-140MM-P10","price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":67789644792127,"sku":"ACA-RET-200MM-P6","price":250.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/wirilda-acacia-retinodes.jpg?v=1792192885","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/wirilda-acacia-retinodes","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}