Acacia retinodes
Retinodes water wattle · also Swamp wattle, Wirilda, Ever-blooming wattle
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Acacia retinodes is an evergreen shrub or tree known for its broad, spreading canopy, glossy leaves, and small, yellowish flowers that bloom year-round. Native to Southeast Australia, its resilience and low water needs make it a popular choice for urban planting, providing ample shade and attracting birds.
Where it grows
Trees in each city's inventory, with the share of that city's named trees this species accounts for.
- 760.05%—1.9 in
- 10.00%—18 in
No city in this list records planting dates for this species, so age is blank throughout.
Traits
- Form
- Spreading
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Mature height
- 20 ft
- Canopy spread
- 15 ft
- Water needs
- Low
- Drought tolerance
- High
- Wildlife value
- Moderate
- Blooms
- Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
Trunk diameters across every city: median 1.9 in, mean 2.7 in, 90th percentile 3.8 in. Measured at breast height, as published by each inventory.
Native range
Terrestrial ecoregions where this species is native. Trees in the dataset mostly stand well outside it.
Temperate Broadleaf & Mixed Forests
- Southeast Australia temperate forests
Temperate Grasslands, Savannas & Shrublands
- Southeast Australia temperate savanna
Other Acacia in the catalogue
35 of the top 2,000 species are in this genus.
