Australian Cultivar Registration Authority

Description: Acacia cognata 'Fettuccini', Taken: 13 December 2018, [HERBARIUM SPECIMEN] Copyright : Centre for Australian National Biodiversity Research (CANBR) holds copyright
Photographer: Palmer, R.

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Acacia cognata 'Fettuccini'

File Number

1769

ACRA Field Book Number

1288

Registration Date

19/11/2021

Application Received

16/07/2010

Family

Fabaceae

Cultivar Name

Acacia cognata 'Fettuccini'

Origin

Origin and Breeding spontaneous mutation: occurred as a branch on Acacia cognata ‘Bower Beauty’ in a commercial crop of plants grown by the breeder in Sep 2005 at Benara Road, Mt Gambier, South Australia.

Characteristics

Small compact weeping shrub 0.75m (h) x 1-1.2m (w) with unique twisted foliage. Selection criteria: plant growth habit bushy and phyllode undulation along length strong to very strong.

Cultivation

Low water requirements. Once established, quite dry tolerant requiring only occasional deep watering during extended periods of heat. Plant in most soil types that are well draining.

Publication

Plant Varieties Journal Volume 22, Issue 2

Colour Coding

RHS Colour Chart Leaves:144A

Propagation

PBR Protected

Applicant Name

Phillip Dowling

Uses

Effective in mass plantings and for low hedging due to its compact bushy habit. Small gardens, patios and courtyards

Availability

Specialist native plant nurseries

ANBG Accession Numbers

-

NSL ID

-