This is a tall growing form of the River Wattle that has beautiful coppery new foliage that contrasts nicely with the masses of yellow flowers in spring. Use it as a very fast growing screen and feature plant that will have a useful life span somewhere between 5 and 10 years (maybe more in ideal conditions). Generally no pruning is needed due to the gracious weeping habit developed by mature plants.
Acacia cognata ‘Copper Tips’ – River Wattle
Plant Information
Plant Type - Small tree, Large shrub
Common Name - Wattle
Scientific Name - Acacia cognata
Family - Fabaceae
Cultivar Name - Copper Tips
Other Common Name -
Minimum Height - 3
Maximum Height - 5
Minimum Width - 2
Maximum Width - 3
Flower Colour - Yellow
Flowering Time - Spring
pH Level - Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type - Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Potting mix, Poor soil
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Container growing, Cold climate, Coastal garden, Drought resistant
Climate Zone - Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool, Semi-arid
Light - Sunny, Light shade, Half shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Dense foliage, Weeping
Life Span - Perennial, Short lived
Soil Moisture - Well-drained
Propagation Method -
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Screen, Windbreak
Special Uses - Cut flower, Erosion control, Pipe and drain friendly, Fast growing
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Seed eating birds
Angus Cultivar -