Botanical Name: Common Names:
Acacia cognata Zest Dwarf Bower Wattle, Dwarf River Wattle,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Shrubs Shrub Like, Upright
Description:
A compact upright form of Acacia cognata with lime/yellow foliage and insignificant pale yellow flowers occurring in winter/spring. Offers good foliage contrast in the garden or as a mass planting. Suitable for rockeries or as a feature plant.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
1-2m 30-60cm
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, Container / Pot, Native Garden
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free, Scale
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser
Family Name: Origin:
Mimosaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green, Yellow
Flower Colour: Yellow
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: No
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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