Acacia Copper Tips

Description

A compact Australian native with fine, feathery foliage that flushes coppery-bronze with new growth. The colour shifts through the seasons — bronze in spring, rich copper tones through summer. Clusters of fragrant yellow ball flowers appear in spring, bringing in the bees and butterflies.

Grows to around 2-3m tall with a gently weeping habit. Works well as a feature plant, in mixed native borders, or as a low informal hedge. Handles Melbourne’s clay soils and is drought tolerant once established. Prefers full sun to part shade and well-drained soil. Light frost tolerant.

Botanical name: Acacia cognata