Acacia covenyi – Blue Bush Wattle

Acacia covenyi - blue bush wattle
Acacia covenyi - blue bush wattle

Acacia covenyi – blue bush wattle is a super hardy wattle for most sites apart from waterlogged soils, and is very easy care. It is a great foliage plant, having beautiful blue-grey leaves which contrast nicely with other plants. An added bonus is the fragrant golden-yellow ball flowers in spring. Growing to around 6 metres high and 2 to 3 metres wide, it is a good screen and windbreak plant. Tolerates drought and frost well, and is great for coastal areas. Likes full sun to light shade.

Family : Fabaceae

Cultivar Name: Blue Bush

Plant Type : Small tree, Large shrub

Width : 3

Flowering Time : Spring

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

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool, Semi-arid

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Open foliage, Spreading

Soil Moisture : Dry, Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage

Special Uses : Pollution tolerant, Fast growing

Scientific Name: Acacia covenyi

Common Name : Wattle

Height : 6

Flower Color : Yellow

pH Level : Acid, Neutral

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

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates heavy frost, Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Butterflies, Other insects