Acacia Species, River Wattle, Bower Wattle

Acaciacognata

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Acacia (a-KAY-see-uh)
Species
cognata (kog-NAY-tuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Height
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Spacing
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Trees
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Scarify seed before sowing
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Hayward, California

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | February 2015 | neutral

got this plant a year ago (summer 2014) and planted in Acton, California, a harsh environment (for southern California)… plant 'died' b...Read More

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Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | May 2004 | neutral

This plant can be a tree or shrub with narrow, drooping bright green leaves and weeping branches. Small yellow flowers appear in pairs in...Read More

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