Acacia cognata ‘Burgundy Cascade’ – River Wattle

Acacia cognata 'Burgundy Cascade' has weeping foliage

Acacia cognata 'Burgundy Cascade'
Acacia cognata 'Burgundy Cascade'
Acacia cognata 'Burgundy Cascade'

A beautiful and quite hardy weeping large shrub with gorgeous soft foliage with burgundy tones amongst the green leaves. It is fast growing to a useful 3 metres high and 2 metres wide, making it a great screening and wind break plant. A lovely plant for landscaping. It grows on a range of soil types including clay, and can be used in full sun to part shade. Tolerates light frost.

Family : Fabaceae

Cultivar Name: Burgundy Cascade

Plant Type : Large shrub

Width : 2

Flowering Time : Spring

Soil Type : Sandy, Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Saline, Poor soil

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Dense foliage, Weeping

Soil Moisture : Dry, Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage

Special Uses : Erosion control, Bird nesting plant, Fast growing

Scientific Name: Acacia cognata

Common Name : Wattle

Height : 3

Flower Color : Yellow

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Coastal garden

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Seed eating birds, Other insects

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Acacia cognata ‘Burgundy Cascade’ – River Wattle