Acacia binervia 'Sterling Silver' pbr
Acacia binervia ‘Sterling Silver’ PBR is a striking Australian native shrub, selected for its elegant, silvery-grey foliage and clean, upright form. The narrow phyllodes create a refined, architectural presence year-round, while masses of soft golden wattle flowers appear in late winter to early spring, providing valuable seasonal colour and interest. Tough, adaptable, and visually distinctive, this variety is ideal for contemporary and native landscape designs.
Cultural
Acacia binervia ‘Sterling Silver’ performs best in full sun and free-draining soils. It is well adapted to drier conditions and requires minimal input once established. Avoid heavy, waterlogged soils and excessive watering. Pruning is rarely necessary, but a light trim after flowering can be carried out if shaping is required.
Soil:
Free-draining soil; tolerant of poorer soils
Aspect:
Full sun
Maintenance:
Very low maintenance; light prune after flowering if needed. Fertilising not generally required; if using, avoid high-phosphorus fertilisers.
Water Requirements:
Low once established
Seasonal Interest:
Late winter to early spring flowering
Landscape Uses
‘Sterling Silver’ is ideal as a feature shrub or informal screening plant in native, coastal, and modern landscapes. Its silver foliage provides strong contrast against greener plantings and works particularly well planted en masse. This variety pairs well with other Australian natives such as Westringia, Grevillea, Callistemon, and Lomandra, and is suitable for low-maintenance and water-wise garden designs.
Dimensions
Height: 3m–4m
Width: 2m–3m
Width: 2m–3m