Acacia cognata ‘Lime Magik’ – Wattle

Acacia cognata - river wattle 'Lime Majik'

Acacia cognata 'Lime Magik'
Acacia cognata 'Lime Magik'

Lime Magik is a large shrub to small tree, depending on the situation, with the most beautiful soft lime foliage. It is eye catching with its graceful willow like form, and makes a great contrast plant. It grows to 10 metres tall and 2-3 metres wide, and is good for screening. Frost tolerant, good for sun to part shade, and adapts to most soils from clay to loam and well drained. A great low maintenance plant which can be pruned to shape.

Family : Fabaceae

Cultivar Name: Lime Magik

Plant Type : Small tree, Large shrub

Width : 3

Flowering Time : Spring

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

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Dense foliage, Spreading, Weeping

Soil Moisture : Well-drained

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

Scientific Name: Acacia cognata

Common Name : Wattle

Height : 10

Flower Color : Yellow

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Container growing, Coastal garden

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Butterflies, Other insects