Cousin Itt Acacia
Acacia cognata 'ACCOG01' PP #25,133
SKU
07777
A vigorous, compact evergreen prized for finely textured weeping blue-green foliage. Thrives in hot inland or coastal settings, needing little water or care once established. Highly effective in Mediterranean landscapes. Ideal for a hillside planting or rock garden, massing along a dry stream bed or featured in large containers.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | a-KAY-see-uh kog-NAY-tuh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Reaches 2 to 3 ft. tall, 4 to 6 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Foliage Color | Blue-green |
| Garden Style | Mediterranean, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Compact, Mounding, Weeping |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Rock Garden, Hillside, Coastal Exposure |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Waterwise, Year-round Interest, Heat Loving, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | Cypress (Cupressus); Lavender (Lavandula); Bottlebrush (Callistemon); Fig (Ficus); Rosemary (Rosmarinus) |
Easy to grow in most average soils, provided it is very well-drained. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 9-11
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