Distribution
Countries
PT, ES
- west and northwest
- disturbed and burnt areas
Acacia dealbata Link
Silver wattle
Silver wattle (Acacia dealbata Link) is a bee-forage tree recorded for the Iberian Peninsula. It usually flowers from January to April, with very low nectar value and high pollen value.
Habitat
Habitats
- margins
- streamsides
- post-fire areas
Soil
varied
Sun exposure
Full sun
Beekeeping value
Flowering
January, February, March, April
Peak flowering
February, March
Beekeeping importance
Opportunistic resource
Nectar
Very low
Pollen
High
Honey and monofloral potential
No monofloral potential defined
Associated bees
Observed genera
Apis, Bombus
Health relations
Nosemosis
Early pollen · Indirect support
Contextual
Planting and management
Planting suitability
Not recommended
- Planting should never be recommended.
- Comply with the legislation on the control, transport, and disposal of invasive species.
- Prefer replacement with native flora.
Data confidence
Taxonomy
High
Distribution
High
Flowering
Moderate
Bee-forage value
Moderate