Acacia cognata
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River Wattle
| Evergreen-Deciduous | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Overall Mature Size | Medium |
| Mature Height & Spread | 20-30' x 20-30' |
| Exposure | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water | Medium, Low Water |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Bloom Time | Winter, Spring |
| Special Features | Attracts Birds, Butterflies, Low Water Use |
| Container Sizes | #1, #2, #5 |
| Natural Growth Habit | Weeping |
| Sunset Garden Zones | 16-24 |
| Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone | 9A-11 |
| Plant Type | Tree |
Fast-growing evergreen tree or large shrub to 20-30’ tall and wide. This tough yet very attractive Australian native features gracefully weeping branches clothed with dense, narrow, billowing bright-green foliage that makes this durable species a visual standout in the landscape. Abundant, lightly-fragrant, powder-puff-like creamy-yellow flowers appear near the branch tips late-winter into spring, followed by small, bean-like seed pods that eventually mature to light-brown. With its beautiful weeping appearance, this selection is impressive in most any setting, but is especially well-suited as a bushy accent or background, as a patio, courtyard or entryway tree, or as an attractive large container specimen. Prefers a well-drained soil and while capable of surviving with little water once established, a more robust specimen is achieved with moderate watering. Tolerates coastal conditions where it can thrive in a full sun exposure, but prefers filtered sun to light shade in warmer inland climates.
USDA Zone: 9A-11
