Acacia binervia ‘Sterling Silver’ – Sterling Silver Acacia
Acacia binervia ‘Sterling Silver’ – Sterling Silver Acacia
Evergreen · Full Sun
Mature size: 5m–8m high × 3m–5m wide
- Evergreen
- Full Sun
- Mature height5m–8m
- Mature width3m–5m
- Frost Tolerant
- Flowers
Silver-grey foliage provides consistent colour contrast in native and coastal landscape settings.
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- 30cm/33cm
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Height guide disclaimer: Height ranges are approximate only. As living products, plant heights naturally vary between individual plants, batches, and seasons. No guarantee is given that supplied plants will fall within the stated range. If minimum heights are required, you must confirm current batch heights with Evergreen Trees Direct prior to purchase. Variation in height is normal and is not grounds for return, refund, replacement, or compensation.
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Mature height & width
Mature height & width
- Mature height
- 5m to 8m
- Mature width
- 3m to 5m
Pot sizes & dimensions
Pot sizes & dimensions
| Pot / bag size | Width | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| 30cm Pot | 33cm | 30cm |
| 40cm/45L Pot | 44cm | 41.5cm |
| 50cm Pot / 70L Pot | 55cm | 41.8cm |
| 100L Bag | 50.6cm | 52.8cm |
| 150L Bag | 66cm | 55cm |
| 200L Bag | 71.5cm | 60.5cm |
| 300L Bag | 88cm | 63.8cm |
| 400L Bag | 99cm | 66cm |
| 500L Bag | 122cm | 66cm |
| 750L Bag | 134cm | 69cm |
| 1000L Bag | 146.3cm | 71.5cm |
| 2000L Bag | 176cm | 82.5cm |
General planting reference from our existing size guide. Actual containers can vary by supplier and batch; confirm exact dimensions if required.
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About Acacia binervia ‘Sterling Silver’
Acacia binervia 'Sterling Silver' is an evergreen Australian native tree selected for its silver grey phyllodes, smooth pale bark and softly weeping outer branches. The foliage is finer and lighter than the straight species, giving an upright canopy that reads almost blue in strong light and holds that colour right through the year.
It prefers full sun and free draining soil, and once settled it is notably drought hardy and comfortable in poor ground. Growth is moderate at 40 to 80 centimetres a year. Light to moderate frost is handled without damage, and it performs across warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean climate districts. Maintenance is minimal.
The silver canopy earns its place as a single feature specimen against stone, rendered walls or dark green planting, and it also works in rows as an informal screen or farm windbreak. Planted in loose groups it gives a soft native backdrop that carries a garden through summer without irrigation or fuss.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Sterling Silver Acacia
What is Acacia binervia 'Sterling Silver'?
It is a cultivated selection of Coast Myall, an Australian native wattle, chosen for foliage that is more silver and more finely textured than the ordinary form. It makes an evergreen tree with a soft weeping outline and smooth pale stems. It is grown mainly for foliage colour rather than flower, and is used as a feature tree, screen and windbreak.
How big does Sterling Silver Acacia grow?
Expect around 5 to 8 metres tall and 3 to 5 metres wide in an open garden position, reaching the upper end on deeper soils with reliable moisture. It is smaller and more compact in exposed or dry sites. The canopy sits high enough on the trunk that underplanting is straightforward once the tree has some age.
Is it evergreen?
Yes. The silver grey phyllodes are carried year round, so the tree gives continuous screening and colour with no bare period. Older phyllodes are shed gradually through the year rather than all at once. That evergreen habit is a large part of why it is specified for screening and for planting near boundaries and outdoor living areas.
When does it flower?
Pale cream to soft yellow flowers appear from late winter into spring, roughly August to October, held in small rods along the branches. Flowering is pleasant rather than showy, and the bees find it quickly. The silver foliage is the main event, so a season with lighter flowering costs the tree very little in appearance.
Does it need sun or shade?
Full sun brings out the silver in the foliage, and that is where the tree should go. In part shade it still grows well but the colour turns greener and the habit becomes looser and more open. It has no tolerance for wet feet, so a sunny position with genuine drainage is the combination to aim for.
Is it frost tolerant?
Light to moderate frost is handled once the tree is established, which covers most temperate and inland Australian gardens. Young plants in their first winter are worth protecting in districts with hard, repeated frosts. Severe cold can burn the outer foliage, though the tree usually recovers over the following spring without intervention.
How do I care for Sterling Silver Acacia?
Water through the first two summers to get the roots down, then leave it alone. Skip phosphorus rich fertilisers. Tip prune lightly after flowering to encourage density and keep the weeping habit tidy, and remove any competing leaders early so the tree carries a single clean trunk. Mulch well and keep the mulch off the bark.
| Mature height | 5m to 8m |
|---|---|
| Mature width | 3m to 5m |
| Position | Full Sun |
| Growth per year | 40cm to 80cm per year under suitable conditions |
| Frost | Frost Tolerant |
| Foliage | Evergreen (foliage year round) |
| Form | Dense · Spreading · Upright |
| Uses | Screening or Privacy · Windbreak |
- Foliage
Evergreen (foliage year round)
- Position
- Form
- Use
- Mature height
- 5m to 8m
- Mature width
- 3m to 5m
Planting Information
Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Acacia binervia ‘Sterling Silver’ – Sterling Silver Acacia
Acacia binervia ‘Sterling Silver’ – Sterling Silver Acacia is expected to grow 40cm to 80cm per year under suitable conditions.
Long Term Care For Your Acacia binervia ‘Sterling Silver’ – Sterling Silver Acacia
Planting Your Acacia binervia ‘Sterling Silver’ – Sterling Silver Acacia in Different Soil
Uses in my Garden
Uses in my Garden
Acacia binervia ‘Sterling Silver’ – Sterling Silver Acacia works in an:
Is Acacia binervia ‘Sterling Silver’ – Sterling Silver Acacia Evergreen or Deciduous?
Acacia binervia ‘Sterling Silver’ – Sterling Silver Acacia is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree
Mature Height & Width
Mature Height: 5m to 8m
Mature Width: 3m to 5m
Acacia binervia ‘Sterling Silver’ – Sterling Silver Acacia is expected to grow 40cm to 80cm per year under suitable conditions.
Growth Rate of Acacia binervia ‘Sterling Silver’ – Sterling Silver Acacia
Acacia binervia ‘Sterling Silver’ – Sterling Silver Acacia is expected to grow 40cm to 80cm per year under suitable conditions.
They are considered to have a:
Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Acacia binervia ‘Sterling Silver’ – Sterling Silver Acacia
Is Acacia binervia ‘Sterling Silver’ – Sterling Silver Acacia frost tolerant?
Acacia binervia ‘Sterling Silver’ – Sterling Silver Acacia is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.
Does Acacia binervia ‘Sterling Silver’ – Sterling Silver Acacia Flower?
Acacia binervia ‘Sterling Silver’ produces masses of soft cream to pale yellow flowers through late winter and spring. While subtle, the blooms provide gentle seasonal interest and contrast beautifully against the distinctive silver-grey foliage.
Does Acacia binervia ‘Sterling Silver’ – Sterling Silver Acacia flower?
Flowering Period:
Flower Type:
Flower Colour:
Cream
Is Acacia binervia ‘Sterling Silver’ – Sterling Silver Acacia an Australian Native Tree?
Yes
Acacia binervia ‘Sterling Silver’ – Sterling Silver Acacia is Native to Eastern Australia, particularly coastal and tableland regions of New South Wales and Queensland.
What is the Wildlife Value of Acacia binervia ‘Sterling Silver’ – Sterling Silver Acacia ?
Its seasonal flowers attract bees and other beneficial pollinators, supporting biodiversity within native and suburban landscapes. The dense evergreen branching also provides valuable shelter and nesting habitat for small birds and beneficial insects throughout the year.
How much Sunlight does Acacia binervia ‘Sterling Silver’ – Sterling Silver Acacia need?
Acacia binervia ‘Sterling Silver’ – Sterling Silver Acacia will thrive best in:
Preferred Soil?
Acacia binervia ‘Sterling Silver’ performs best in well-drained sandy or loam soils with an acidic to neutral pH. It will also tolerate poorer soils provided drainage remains reliable. Avoid heavy clay or persistently wet conditions unless significantly improved, as excess moisture can reduce root health and overall vigour. Keep soil lightly moist during establishment, then gradually reduce watering as the plant matures.
Is Acacia binervia ‘Sterling Silver’ – Sterling Silver Acacia Drought Tolerant?
Is Acacia binervia ‘Sterling Silver’ – Sterling Silver Acacia Drought tolerant?
As a young plant it benefits from regular watering to establish a healthy root system, particularly during warmer weather. Once established, ‘Sterling Silver’ shows excellent drought tolerance and performs reliably through extended dry periods with minimal supplementary watering.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
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Acacia binervia ‘Sterling Silver’ is loved for its Silver-grey foliage provides consistent colour contrast in native and coastal landscape settings.
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Trachelospermum jasminoides Balls – Star Jasmine Balls
Trachelospermum jasminoides Balls – Star Jasmine Balls
Trachelospermum jasminoides 'Balls' is Star Jasmine grown and clipped into a dense evergreen sphere. The small glossy leaves sit tight on a woody framework, holding a clean rounded outline year round. White pinwheel flowers open in spring and carry a strong sweet scent right across a courtyard.
Ball specimens hold at about 1 to 1.5 metres tall and wide with light clipping. Full sun to part shade suits them, in any free draining soil. Growth is slow to moderate at 30 to 50 centimetres a year. They handle coastal exposure, light frost and dry spells once the roots are down.
Repeat them along a driveway, either side of an entry, or in pots on a terrace where a formal shape is wanted straight away. They read as structure in a planting scheme without the height of a hedge, and because the form is already trained, a new garden looks settled from the day it goes in.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Star Jasmine Balls
What are Star Jasmine Balls?
They are Trachelospermum jasminoides, the common Star Jasmine, grown and clipped into a dense evergreen sphere on a woody framework. Instead of climbing, the plant is trained into a self supporting rounded shape. The foliage is small, glossy and dark green, and the plant carries scented white flowers through spring.
How big do Star Jasmine Balls grow?
They hold at roughly 1 to 1.5 metres tall and 1 to 1.5 metres wide. Growth is slow to moderate at 30 to 50 centimetres a year, so a light clip once or twice a year keeps the ball tight at whatever size within that range suits the setting.
Do Star Jasmine Balls need sun or shade?
Full sun to part shade both work. Full sun gives the densest foliage and the heaviest flowering, while part shade produces slightly softer, more open growth and fewer flowers. Avoid deep shade, where the ball thins out and loses its outline. Morning sun with afternoon protection suits hot inland gardens.
Can Star Jasmine Balls be grown in pots?
Yes, and pots are one of the main uses. A container 50 to 60 centimetres wide with a quality free draining mix will hold a ball for years. Water more often than you would in the ground, especially in summer, and feed in spring and again in late summer. Refresh the mix every few years.
Are Star Jasmine Balls evergreen?
Yes, the foliage is held year round. The glossy dark green leaves take on a bronze tinge in cold weather and green up again in spring, but the plant never goes bare. That is what makes it useful as permanent structure in a scheme, particularly in winter once perennials have died back.
When do Star Jasmine Balls flower?
Flowering runs through spring, roughly September to November, and often carries into early summer in warmer districts. The white pinwheel flowers are small but produced in quantity, and the scent is strong on still evenings. Flowering is heaviest on plants in full sun that were not clipped hard just before bud set.
How do I prune and care for Star Jasmine Balls?
Clip lightly with hedging shears once after flowering and again in late summer if needed, taking only the new growth to keep the outline crisp. Water deeply in dry weather, mulch the base, and feed in early spring. The sap is milky and can irritate skin, so wear gloves when trimming.
Trachelospermum jasminoides Balls – Star Jasmine Balls
Westringia fruticosa – Coastal Rosemary
Westringia fruticosa – Coastal Rosemary
Westringia fruticosa, Coastal Rosemary, is an Australian native evergreen shrub from the headlands and dunes of the east coast. It builds a dense rounded bush of fine grey green leaves held in whorls, with small white to pale lilac flowers. Despite the common name it is not the culinary herb.
Mature plants sit at 1.5 to 2 metres tall and 1.5 to 2 metres wide, growing 30 to 60 centimetres a year, and they clip smaller without complaint. Full sun to part shade and sharp drainage are the requirements. Salt wind, sandy soil, drought and light to moderate frost are all handled.
It is a standard on coastal projects, road verges, council garden beds and exposed banks that need erosion cover. Plant 1 to 1.5 metres apart for an informal screen, or 80 centimetres for a clipped hedge. A single plant fills a 40 to 50 centimetre pot on a courtyard or balcony.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Coastal Rosemary
What is Coastal Rosemary?
Westringia fruticosa is an Australian native evergreen shrub from the headlands and dunes of the east coast. It forms a dense rounded bush of fine grey green leaves held in whorls, with small white to pale lilac flowers. Despite the common name it is not culinary rosemary and is not used in cooking.
How big does Coastal Rosemary grow?
Mature plants reach 1.5 to 2 metres tall and 1.5 to 2 metres wide. It clips readily to smaller dimensions and is often maintained at around a metre as a hedge or a low mound. Growth is moderate, roughly 30 to 60 centimetres a year, so it holds a trimmed shape well.
Is Coastal Rosemary suitable for coastal positions?
It is one of the best shrubs available for exposed coastal work. It grows naturally on sea cliffs and copes with salt laden wind, sand and reflected heat. It is used constantly on beachfront reserves, dune stabilisation projects and seaside gardens where little else holds a tidy shape.
When does Coastal Rosemary flower?
The main flush is spring and summer, roughly September through February, with scattered flowering at other times of the year in mild districts. The flowers are small, white to pale lilac and sit among the foliage rather than above it. Clipped hedges flower less than plants left to grow informally.
How far apart should I plant Coastal Rosemary for a hedge?
Space plants 80 centimetres apart for a tight formal hedge, or 1 to 1.5 metres apart for a dense informal screen. On banks and batters used for erosion cover, 1 metre in a staggered grid gives full ground coverage within about two growing seasons.
Can Coastal Rosemary grow in pots?
Yes. A pot 40 to 50 centimetres wide suits a single plant for a courtyard, entry or balcony. Use a free draining mix, because the roots will not tolerate sitting wet. Container plants need watering more often than those in the ground, plus a light trim to hold their shape.
How do I prune and care for Coastal Rosemary?
Trim lightly two or three times a year, taking the soft new growth and avoiding cuts into bare old wood, which reshoots poorly. Water through the first summer, then only in extended dry spells. On most soils it needs no feeding at all, and it resents heavy watering and poor drainage.
Westringia fruticosa – Coastal Rosemary
Westringia ‘Wynyabbie Blue’ – Wynyabbie Blue Coastal Rosemary
Westringia ‘Wynyabbie Blue’ – Wynyabbie Blue Coastal Rosemary
Westringia 'Wynyabbie Blue' is a hardy Australian native shrub grown for its lilac blue flowers, which are larger and more freely carried than those of the common white forms. Narrow grey green leaves sit in neat whorls on a dense rounded frame that holds its shape through the year.
Expect 1.5 to 2 metres in height and width at maturity, at 30 to 60 centimetres a year. Full sun brings the heaviest flowering, though part shade is accepted. Drainage matters above everything else, after which it takes salt wind, sandy or gravelly ground, drought and light to moderate frost.
Mass plantings on batters, median strips and coastal frontages are where it earns its keep, and it clips into a low hedge of about a metre without losing its flowering. Plant 1 to 1.5 metres apart for an informal screen. One plant fills a 40 to 50 centimetre pot neatly.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Wynyabbie Blue Coastal Rosemary
What is Westringia Wynyabbie Blue?
Westringia 'Wynyabbie Blue' is a hardy Australian native shrub grown for its lilac blue flowers, which are larger and more freely carried than those of the common white forms. Narrow grey green leaves sit in neat whorls on a dense rounded frame. It is evergreen and holds its structure all year.
How big does Wynyabbie Blue grow?
It reaches 1.5 to 2 metres tall and 1.5 to 2 metres wide at maturity, growing 30 to 60 centimetres a year. It clips comfortably to around a metre if you want a lower hedge, and it will hold that height indefinitely given two or three light trims a year.
When does Wynyabbie Blue flower?
From spring right through autumn, roughly September to May, with sporadic flowers in winter in mild districts. The lilac blue flowers open in flushes rather than all at once, so there is usually some colour on the plant. Flowering is heaviest in full sun on lean, well drained soil.
Is Wynyabbie Blue drought tolerant?
Yes. Once the roots are established it needs very little water and copes with extended dry periods, which is why it is used on unirrigated median strips and road verges. Drainage matters more than watering, since the plant will die in soggy ground long before it dies of thirst.
Is Wynyabbie Blue suitable for coastal positions?
It is. Salt laden wind, sandy soils and reflected heat are all handled, and it is planted routinely on foreshore reserves and beachside gardens. In very exposed frontal positions the plant stays lower and denser than it would inland, which generally suits the situation anyway.
How far apart should I plant Wynyabbie Blue for a hedge?
Use 80 centimetres between plants for a clipped formal hedge, or 1 to 1.5 metres for a dense informal screen. For mass planting on banks and median strips, 1 metre in a staggered pattern gives full coverage within about two growing seasons and shades out most weeds.
How do I prune and care for Wynyabbie Blue?
Trim lightly after each flowering flush, taking soft growth only. Cutting back into bare old wood leaves gaps that will not fill in, so stay on top of it rather than letting it get away. Water through the first summer, then rarely. Avoid rich soils and heavy fertiliser.
Westringia ‘Wynyabbie Blue’ – Wynyabbie Blue Coastal Rosemary
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