Acacia dealbata
Silverlight
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The Acacia dealbata that I purchased and planted in the Autumn in containers in a sheltered area are looking a bit brown and wilted. Not sure if this is expected or if they are dying!
We've only had one or two frosty nights here and they are on a South facing sheltered wall
The pots they are in are quite large with plenty of drainage and the are damp but not wet.
Was looking forward to a nice spring display and would be a shame if I';ve lost them
Welcome any tips / suggestions
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Thanks verdun
Pots are not wet and well drained
I think you're right that it's wind burn and have moved them under a sheltered lean to
Hopefully they'll recover
Silverlight. A dealbata is native to the Cootamundra district of NSW. This is an inland area west of the eastern ranges - you could google it to see the terrain I assume. That climate is dry. Also, the Cootamundra Wattle is known to take over areas where it's been planted, so it is hardy, but might be finding your climate a bit damp. I don't think that the cold would be a huge issue though. I have read that it can be invasive in some areas here in Australia. Have you got the straight species or the purple or yellow foliage one?
I'm going crazy. I confused dealbata with baileyana. I'm speaking about baileyana. Sorry.
The silver wattle (dealbata) grows naturally here in the southern mountains and we are very dry but gets very cold.
Silverlight. I thought you might like some more information about the A dealbata. The stand on our property has coppiced is spreading over a large area. Photos attached.
Our soil is very poor and dry, so if you are still having problems, you may be using compost which is too rich. I'm enclosing a page from Marion Simmons book relating to this wattle.
I hope this is helpful to you.