Botanical Name: Common Names:
Acacia cognata Fettuccini Bower Wattle, River Wattle,Bower Wattle, River Wattle,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Shrubs Dense, Prostrate, Rounded
Description:
Acacia Fettuccini displays the most unique and extremely decorative rippled, lime green foliage throughout the year. The new growth bursts into coppery tones before fading to the fresh lime green colour. This variety will provide a modern edge to any landscape. An easy to grow and care for Australian native - the choice of the modern gardener.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
60cm-1m 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Foliage Feature / Colour, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes: Water requirements are quite low once established requiring only occasional deep watering during extended periods of heat. Best grown in fertile, well drained soils in full sun to part shade. Pruning generally not required. Feed in spring with a native formulated fertiliser for best results. Will tolerate light frost. Information and images courtesy of Plants Management Australia.
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Mimosaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Insignificant
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: N/A
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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