Lemon Magik Bower Wattle

Lemon Magik Bower Wattle (Acacia cognata 'Lemon Magik') is a weeping wattle with super-slender, lime-green foliage that lights up a corner of the garden. In a managed garden it grows 4m to 5m tall and 3m to 4m wide, and left unpruned it can reach 10m. Soft yellow-cream pompom flowers open in late winter and spring.

Why you'll love it

• Bright lime-green foliage. The fine leaves hang in a curtain and keep their bright colour, which lifts a part shaded corner.
• A weeping shape. The pendulous branches give an elegant, flowing outline that moves in the breeze.
• Late winter flowers. Soft yellow-cream pompoms add a lift when the garden is quiet, and they feed bees and other insects.
• Screen or street tree. It is big enough to screen a fence or line a verge, and it can be pruned as a tall hedge.
• Frost tolerant once established. It is happy in temperate gardens and takes frost in its stride once it has settled in.

Where it works best

Screens and tall hedges. Plant 2.5m apart in a row and prune after flowering to hold the height at 4m to 5m. The weeping branches meet within a few seasons.

Feature tree. Give a single plant room to spread 3m to 4m and it grows into a graceful weeping specimen in a native garden.

Street and verge planting. It is used as a street tree, so it can line a driveway or verge. Check your council's street tree rules first and keep it clear of overhead wires.

Growing Lemon Magik Bower Wattle in Australia

Position and climate. Part shade or dappled shade suits it best, though it tolerates full sun. It performs best in temperate areas and is frost tolerant once established, but protect young plants from frost. In the tropics and the arid inland we suggest tougher species.

Soil. Any moist soil. A layer of mulch keeps the roots cool and moist.

Water and feed. Mulch and water regularly for around 12 weeks until established, and keep it watered through its first dry summers. If growth is slow, use a low phosphorus native fertiliser.

Pruning. Prune after flowering to hold it to 4m to 5m. Left alone it can reach 10m, so start pruning early rather than waiting for it to outgrow its space.

What to expect when it arrives

We sell Lemon Magik Bower Wattle as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, and in 200mm pots in packs of 6. Tubes are the economical choice for a long screen, while the potted packs give a head start. Plants travel upright with their fine foliage intact and settle within a few weeks in warm soil.

Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.

Plant care guides and related reading

• Browse the full wattle range
• More Australian native trees
• Screening plants from 4m to 8m
• Acacia care guide for Australian gardens

Common questions

How big will it get?

Expect 4m to 5m tall and 3m to 4m wide with sensible pruning. Left unpruned it can reach 10m, so prune after flowering from the early years.

Does it need shade?

It prefers part or dappled shade, but it tolerates full sun. In a very hot, exposed position, choose a spot with some afternoon protection.

Is it the same as Lime Magik?

No, though the two are very similar weeping wattles with super-slender foliage. Lemon Magik is the lime-green one, while Lime Magik is the more lemon-coloured of the pair.