Acacia cognata, River Wattle sand The stems are branched

The stems are branched

Yellow flowers bloom in the winter and spring

An upright rounded shrub that grows up to sixteen feet tall by eight to twelve feet wide

Trim back after the first flush of bloom to maintain a compact habit and you can easily divide the plants in fall or early spring

Acacia cognata, River Wattle sand The stems are branchedRiver Wattle A fast growing tree that grows up to 30 feet tall and wide. It has weeping branches with narrow droopy bright green leaves. Pale yellow flowers bloom in Spring. The name Acacia comes either from the Greek word 'akazo' meaning "to sharpen" or from the Egyptian word 'akakia', a name given to the Egyptian Thorn, Acacia arabica. Name Acacia cognata Family Name Mimosaceae Species Name Acacia cognata Common Name River Wattle Native to Australia