Australian Cultivar Registration Authority

Description: Acacia cognata 'Green Mist', Taken: April 2001, CD only: Original M.Fagg Private Collection. [Copyright conditions: We handle all third party sub-licenses for commercial and non-commercial use.]
Photographer: Fagg, M.

Description: Acacia cognata 'Green Mist', Taken: 01 September 2007, [Copyright conditions: We handle all third party sub-licenses for commercial and non-commercial use.]
Photographer: Fagg, M.

Acacia cognata 'Green Mist'

File Number

1740

ACRA Field Book Number

862

Registration Date

19/11/2021

Application Received

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Family

Fabaceae

Cultivar Name

Acacia cognata 'Green Mist'

Origin

Chance seedling. Granted Plant Breeders Rights in 1994, current status PBR registration expired.

Characteristics

'Green Mist' is a perennial shrub with a pendulous weeping habit. The foliage of 'Green Mist' differs slightly in length and width to that of Acacia cognata. The dwarf growing habit of 'Green Mist' in the main distinguishing feature from the standard form of Acacia cognata. 'Green Mist' has not been observed to flower. Flowering of Acacia cognata usually occurs from August to December. This variety is distinct from all other known varieties in having the following combination of characters: a dwarf bushy growth habit, dense foliage, short internode lengths and slightly shorter broader foliage.

Cultivation

It is suitable for outdoor growth in the temperate regions of Australia. It prefers moist light to heavy soils

Publication

Plant Varieties Journal: Volume 6, Issue 4

Colour Coding

N/A

Propagation

Cuttings from semi-firm new growth

Applicant Name

Tree Planters Pty Ltd

Uses

As part of a shrubbery, or as a feature plant.

Availability

specialist native plant nurseries

ANBG Accession Numbers

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NSL ID

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