Description

A fast growing, small graceful tree with a spreading, weeping habit; low water requirements, but will appreciate some summer irrigation; red tinged new growth matures to a beautiful emerald green; compatible to various soils

Landscape Attributes

River Wattle is a multi-stemmed evergreen tree with a rounded form and gracefully weeping branches. It lends an extremely fine and delicate texture to the landscape composition which can make it a great accent feature on this basis alone.

River Wattle is recommended for the following landscape applications;

Planting & Growing

River Wattle will grow to be about 20 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 20 feet. It has a low canopy, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 30 years.

This tree does best in full sun to partial shade. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist growing conditions, but will not tolerate any standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. This species is not originally from North America.