Acacia cognata ‘Emerald Curl’ – Wattle

Acacia cognata river wattle 'Emerald Curl'

Acacia cognata 'Emerald Curl'
Acacia cognata 'Emerald Curl'

Emerald Curl is a low maintenance large shrub to small tree, with lovely emerald green softly curling foliage and a weeping habit. It grows to around 7 metres tall and 2 metres wide, and is great for screening and windbreaks. Good for sun to part shade, and is adaptable to most soil types. Likes a well drained soil. Frost tolerant.

Family : Fabaceae

Cultivar Name: Emerald Curl

Plant Type : Small tree, Large shrub

Width : 2

Flowering Time : Spring

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

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Dense foliage, Open foliage, Spreading, Weeping

Soil Moisture : Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage

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

Scientific Name: Acacia cognata

Common Name : Wattle

Height : 7

Flower Color : Yellow

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Butterflies, Other insects

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Acacia cognata ‘Emerald Curl’ – Wattle