Overview
Acacia cognata is a bushy trees in the genus Acacia, part of the Fabaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Acacia cognata grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include patio and container plants, city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, flower borders and beds and wall side borders.
About
Acacia cognata, commonly known as bower wattle, river wattle or narrow-leaf bower-wattle, is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae and is endemic to south-eastern continental Australia. It is an erect or spreading shrub or tree with willowly and arching branchlets, narrowly linear phyllodes, spherical heads of pale lemon-yellow flowers and linear, papery, glabrous, pods.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Acacia
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H3
Plant details
Acacia cognata size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Trees
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Patio and container plants, City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Flower borders and beds, Wall side borders
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Acacia cognata
- Propagation
- Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Glasshouse red spider mite, Fluted scale, Mealybugs
- Disease resistance
- Honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Acacia cognata?
Acacia cognata prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Acacia cognata need?
Acacia cognata grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Acacia cognata hardy in the UK?
Acacia cognata has an RHS hardiness rating of H3, meaning it is half-hardy, tolerating -5 to 1°C, and may need winter protection in colder areas.
How do I propagate Acacia cognata?
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings.
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