Acacia cognata, River Wattle Blue Sometimes this plant suffers from

Sometimes this plant suffers from root rot in the summer heat waves

Mature trees do not need regular pruning

Plant with: Big Sagebrush (Artemisia tridentata)

Young trees should be pruned to train it

You can remove flower clusters right after blooming to encourage a denser growth habit

Acacia cognata, River Wattle Blue Sometimes this plant suffers fromRiver 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