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.
Acacia cognata ‘Emerald Curl’ – Wattle
Plant Information
Plant Type - Small tree, Large shrub
Common Name - Wattle
Scientific Name - Acacia cognata
Family - Fabaceae
Cultivar Name - Emerald Curl
Other Common Name -
Minimum Height - 4
Maximum Height - 7
Minimum Width - 1.5
Maximum Width - 2
Flower Colour - Yellow
Flowering Time - Spring
pH Level - Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type - Sandy, Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Poor soil
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant
Climate Zone - Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean
Light - Sunny, Light shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Dense foliage, Open foliage, Spreading, Weeping
Life Span - Perennial
Soil Moisture - Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage
Propagation Method -
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Feature plant, Screen, Windbreak, Attractive foliage
Special Uses - Erosion control, Bird nesting plant, Pollution tolerant, Fast growing
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Butterflies, Other insects
Angus Cultivar -