Row of potted Bower Wattle trees with green foliage on a gravelly ground.

Bower Wattle

15 Gallon
$199.00
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Row of potted Bower Wattle trees with green foliage on a gravelly ground.
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Bower Wattle

Acacia cognata, Acacia subporosa linearis, River Wattle

Fast-Growing Weeping Evergreen • Winter Flowering • Temporary Screening or Specimen

$199.00
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Description

The standard Bower Wattle is a graceful, fast-growing small tree or large shrub, loved for its weeping habit of long, narrow, bright green foliage. It produces a cloud of creamy-yellow flowers in winter. While beautiful, it can be susceptible to root rot in heavy soil and has a relatively short lifespan (15-20 years), making it a temporary but impactful screening or accent tree.

  • Grows rapidly into a graceful, weeping tree with long, cascading strands of bright green, needle-like foliage.

  • Produces a showy display of pale yellow, puffball flower clusters in winter, providing color in the off-season.

  • Major Caveat: It is highly susceptible to soil-borne fungal diseases (like Phytophthora) in poorly drained or overwatered soil, especially in our clay-heavy Bay Area soils. Perfect drainage is absolutely critical.

  • Best used as a fast-growing temporary screen or specimen where its beauty can be enjoyed for its typical 15-25 year lifespan.

Quick Facts

  • Features:Narrow, linear leaves with slight curvature - bright green and bipinnate, arranged in alternating clusters. Small spherical cream-yellow flowers bloom in showy head-shaped inflorescences during winter. Features straight, flat seed pods with sturdy upright main branches and gracefully drooping outer limbs.
  • Mature Height: 15-20 ft
  • Mature Width: 10-15 ft
  • Growth Rate: Fast
  • Light Needs: Full sun
  • Key Advantages:Winter blooming with unique spherical flower clusters,Drought tolerant - excellent water-wise choice,Fast-growing evergreen with elegant weeping form,Low maintenance landscape specimen
  • Soil Preference: Well-drained soils; highly adaptable
  • Landscape Uses:Water-efficient gardens,Winter interest plantings,,Mediterranean-style landscapes,Architectural focal points
  • Design Tip:The combination of upright form and weeping branches creates beautiful silhouette effects against walls or fences.

Faqs

Q: Why did my Bower Wattle suddenly die?A:The most common cause in the Bay Area isroot rot from poorly drained soil or overwatering. It must be planted on a mound or in a raised bed with exceptionally gritty, fast-draining soil mix. Avoid planting in low spots or heavy clay.

📍 Primary Delivery Area · San Francisco Bay Area

Local delivery across the Bay Area — and beyond.

San Francisco Bay Area is our primary local delivery market. Victory Nursery also serves additional California markets and selected extended delivery areas by arrangement.

Regular local delivery: San Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, Marin, Tracy / Mountain House and surrounding service areas.

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