Acacia cognata ‘Fettuccini’ – River Wattle

Acacia cognata 'Fettucini'
Acacia cognata 'Fettucini'

A compact form of Acacia cognata that makes a stunning foliage plant all year round with its rippled weeping foliage which gives a wavy appearance to the plant. Small ball-shaped flowers are a secondary pleasure when they appear in spring. Prone to root rot in humid climates, it is at its best in the southern states.

Family : Fabaceae

Cultivar Name: Fettuccini

Plant Type : Small shrub

Width : -5

Flowering Time : Spring

Soil Type : Sandy loam, Potting mix

Climate Zone : Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool

Growth Habit : Evergreen

Soil Moisture : Well-drained

Special Uses : Fast growing, Playground friendly

Scientific Name: Acacia cognata

Common Name : River Wattle

Height : 0.75

Flower Color : Yellow

pH Level : Neutral

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Container growing, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny

Lifespan :

Frost Tolerance :

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Other insects