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Products > Acacia covenyi   Acacia covenyi - Blue Bush    [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information Category: Shrub Family: Mimosaceae (~Fabales) Origin: Australia (Australasia) Evergreen: Yes Flower Color: Yellow Bloomtime: Spring Fragrant Flowers: Yes Height: 12-20 feet Width: 10-15 feet Exposure: Full Sun Drought Tolerant: Yes Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs Winter Hardiness: <15° F Acacia covenyi (Blue Bush) - A fast growing shrub or small tree to 20 feet tall from Southern New South Wales, Australia with dark brown stems and silver-blue 1 to 2 inch long elliptic leaves (phyllodes). In spring appear the ½ inch wide globular bright yellow flower heads that are held in upright racemes about the length of the phyllodes. Plant in full sun in a well drained soil. Requires little to no irrigation. Tolerates hard frosts and temperatures below 15° F.  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]