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Cousin Itt Acacia
Acacia cognata 'ACCOG01' PP #25,133
Pronunciation: a-KAY-see-uh kog-NAY-tuh
SKU #07777
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Once established water deeply occasionally.
SIZE:
Reaches 2 to 3 ft. tall, 4 to 6 ft. wide.
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| Description | 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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| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Erosion Control |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hillside |
| Foliage Color | Blue-green |
| Companion Plants | Cypress (Cupressus); Lavender (Lavandula); Bottlebrush (Callistemon); Fig (Ficus); Rosemary (Rosmarinus) |
| Care Instructions | 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. |
| History | This cultivar originated in Victoria region of Australia from a batch of seedlings of Acacia cognata, selected for its compact size by Peter Golup of Mt. Evelyn, Australia. First marketed by Bush Magik Plants, it was introduced to the U.S. in 2010 under the trade name "Cousin It". |
Details
| Description | 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. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Erosion Control |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hillside |
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| Foliage Color | Blue-green |
| Companion Plants | Cypress (Cupressus); Lavender (Lavandula); Bottlebrush (Callistemon); Fig (Ficus); Rosemary (Rosmarinus) |
Care
| Care Instructions | 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. |
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History
| History | This cultivar originated in Victoria region of Australia from a batch of seedlings of Acacia cognata, selected for its compact size by Peter Golup of Mt. Evelyn, Australia. First marketed by Bush Magik Plants, it was introduced to the U.S. in 2010 under the trade name "Cousin It". |
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.