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Products > Acacia cognata   Acacia cognata - River Wattle    [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information Category: Tree Family: Mimosaceae (~Fabales) Origin: Australia (Australasia) Evergreen: Yes Flower Color: Pale Yellow Bloomtime: Spring Synonyms: [Acacia subporosa var. linearis] Height: 20-30 feet Width: 20-30 feet Exposure: Full Sun Drought Tolerant: Yes Deer Tolerant: Yes Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 20-25° F Acacia cognata (River Wattle) - A quick-growing, small (20'-30' tall by 20'-30' wide), graceful tree or shrub with narrow, drooping bright green leaves and weeping branches. Small yellow flowers appear in pairs in spring. Requires full sun to light shade and very well draining soil. Protect from salt-laden air along the coast and hot sun inland. Hardy to 20-25 degrees F. Often marketed erroneously as Acacia subporosa 'Emerald Cascade'.  The description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery and in our own and other Santa Barbara gardens. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information or disagrees with what we have written.     [MORE INFO]