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    Acacia cognata

    Also Known As

    • Acacia subporosa var. linearis
    • Bower Wattle
    • River Wattle

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 20'-30'
    • W: 20'-30'

    planting zones

    • 9b-11

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    Acacia cognata plant details

    Acacia cognata is a broadleaf evergreen tree with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in alkaline, average, gritty and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Acacia cognata

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: fabaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 20 FT - 30 FT - wide, 20 FT - 30 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Acacia cognata

    USDA Zones: 9b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Soil needs: alkaline, average, gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Pendulous branches with glossy lime-green foliage form the soft, graceful habit of this 25' tree. Pale yellow flowers are produced in late winter. Well-drained soils are recommended but plants will tolerate heavier soils. Requires occasional summer water for best results.

    By: Native Sons

    Gardening facts about Acacia cognata plant

    How to Grow Acacia cognata

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • alkaline
      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Zones

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    Zones

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    Zones

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    Size

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