Acacia cognata

Acacia cognata (river wattle) cultivars including 'Limelight', 'Green Mist' and 'Waterfall' have been developed from the natural form of Acacia Cognata which is a small weeping tree. Acacia cognata cultivars especially dwarf forms such as Acacia cognata 'Limelight', Acacia cognata 'Lime Magik' and Acacia cognata dwarf 'Mini Cog' are perhaps one of the most successful developments in Australian Native plants in recent years with a number of varied cultivars being developed. Acacia Cognata

Acacia Cognata plant profile.

Acacia Cognata are becoming particularly popular especially the dwarf or low growing forms such as Acacia cognata 'Limelight', Acacia cognata 'Lime Magik', Acacia cognata dwarf 'Mini Cog' and 'Little Con' are all popular.

All Acacia cognata do well in full sun to part shade and prefer a drained soil. Pruning is not generally required although tips can be trimmed to keep in shape.

An all purpose Australian Native Plant fertilizer applied in spring will benefit Acacia cognata growth


Acaia Cognata 'Bower wattle' or 'River Wattle' cultivars all prefer a sunny well drained position. Once established Acacia Cognata species are relatively drought tolerant and are useful both as specimen plants and as hedging plants.

Acacia Cognata cultivars vary in height from 75cm through to 6-8m. The dwarf forms of acacia cognata receive much attention, however we believe that that the taller growing cultivars such as Acacia cognata 'Copper Tips' are also of equal value in landscaping especially for use as screening plants.

ACACIA COGNATA CULTIVARS

• Acacia Cognata 'Bower Beauty' is a dwarf form growing to approx 1m. Great green foliage and striking orange/bronze new growth.
  
• Acacia Cognata 'Copper Tips' is a small weeping tree growing to 6m depending on conditions. Really nice bright green pendulous foliage with copper colored new growth. Makes a nice small specimen tree or could be used as a hedge or screen.
  
• Acacia Cognata 'Waterfall' lives up to its name, great for trailing over a retaining wall with green foliage that will cascade down the wall for 2m.
  
• Acacia Cognata 'Fettucune' is a compact low growing cultivar growing to 75 - 90 cm. Maintains a nice shape and is suitable to use as a low border plant or a a specimen in the border or in a container.
  
• Acaia Cognata 'Green Mist' and 'Limelight' will grow to 1m, again a nice weeping habit and great landscaping plants.
  
• Acacia Cognata 'River Cascade' will grow to approx 1m and again makes an excellent low hedging or border plant.