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Tree Acacia cognata Narrow-Leaf Bower Wattle, River Wattle

 

 

 

 
Description A fast growing native to south-eastern Australia, this is an attractive wattle with pendulous branches and beautiful weeping habit. Grows to the size of a large shrub or small tree depending on your landscape and climate. Fluffy yellow, ball shaped flowers are produced in spring.    
Foliage
Evergreen
   
Form
Shrub
   
Mature Size 6-8 x 6m    
Uses As a small feature tree it looks great mass planted in the open or under the shade of bigger, taller trees. A good option for soft screening. Looks great combined with bold foliage and with other plants lime, silver or burgundy in colour.    
Position & Soil Prefers moist situations and can grow very well in dappled shade. Can tolerate most soil types including sandy loam and clay. Drought and frost tolerant.    
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Substitutes Agonis flexuosa
Agonis flexuosa 'Burgundy'
Allocasuarina torulosa
Leptospermum petersonii
   
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