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Little River Wattle

Little River Wattle

Acacia cognata 'Cousin Itt'

shrub☀️ full sun💧 low waterZone 9aZone 11b

A graceful weeping shrub with fine, feathery foliage and small golden-yellow flower clusters in late winter to spring. Drought-tolerant once established and ideal for water-wise gardens or as a specimen plant.

Overview

Form
weeping, pendulous
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
6–10′ tall × 8–12′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen

Tolerances & Soil

moderate
Zone 9aZone 11b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 9a to Zone 11b

pH Range

5.57.5
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 5.5 to 7.5

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

WinterSpring

Shrub

Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native Range

southeastern Australia

Function & Care

biomass/mulcherosion controlhedgerowpollinator nectary

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, cutting

Companion Planting

Plants well with