River Wattle

Acacia cognata, Fabaceae

Zones

9–11

Layer

Understory

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerPollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect HabitatWindbreak

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Tasman Flax LilyDianella tasmanica

Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant

Brush CherrySyzygium australe

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Kangaroo GrassThemeda triandra

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Weeping GrassMicrolaena stipoides var. stipoides

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationErosion ControlWindbreakPrivacy Screen

Edible Parts

SeedsYoung Pods

Medicinal Uses

Anti-Inflammatory Bark

Common Questions

What zones does River Wattle grow in?

River Wattle grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

Is River Wattle a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, River Wattle is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for River Wattle?

Good companions for River Wattle include Tasman Flax Lily, Brush Cherry, Kangaroo Grass, Weeping Grass.

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