Acacia cognata Limelight

Common Name:
Acacia 'Limelight'

Description:
Acacia cognata 'Limelight' is a striking Australian native shrub known for its graceful, weeping foliage and luminous lime-green colour. This compact and ornamental wattle is highly valued for its fine-textured, pendulous leaves that maintain their vibrant hue throughout the year, adding contrast and movement to any garden. 'Limelight' thrives in well-drained soils and adapts to a range of conditions, performing well in both garden beds and large containers. It is drought-tolerant once established and prefers a position with good air circulation to avoid humidity-related issues. This cultivar is especially popular for its tidy mounding habit, making it ideal for low hedges, borders, and as a feature plant. In Melbourne’s climate, it responds well to light pruning to maintain shape and density. While 'Limelight' does flower, its blossoms are generally insignificant and not the main ornamental feature. This plant performs best in full sun to part shade and offers year-round visual appeal with minimal maintenance.

Form:
Shrub - Small
Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:
Height: 1 metre
Width: 1 metre

Aspect:
Full Sun
Part Shade

Flowering:
Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:
Pale yellow
(Note: Flowers are generally inconspicuous)

Key Attributes:
Suitable for Pots
Australian native
Drought Tolerant
Disease Resistant
Suitable for Hedging
Suitable for Topiary
Evergreen
Low Maintenance
Frost Tolerant (light frost)

Toxicity:
Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:
Lomandra varieties
Dianella caerulea
Westringia fruticosa
Correa alba
Kangaroo Paw (Anigozanthos spp.)