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
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
An ideal feature shrub or informal screening plant for native, coastal, and contemporary landscapes, this variety brings striking contrast with its silvery foliage. Particularly effective when planted en masse, it pairs beautifully with other Australian natives such as Westringia, Grevillea, Callistemon, and Lomandra. Its low-maintenance, water-wise nature makes it an excellent choice for modern garden designs.
Dimensions
Height to 4.0m
Width to 3.0m
Width to 3.0m