{"product_id":"lemon-magik-bower-wattle-acacia-cognata-lemon-magik","title":"Lemon Magik Bower Wattle - Acacia cognata 'Lemon Magik'","description":"\u003cp\u003eLemon Magik Bower Wattle (\u003cem\u003eAcacia cognata\u003c\/em\u003e '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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBright lime-green foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fine leaves hang in a curtain and keep their bright colour, which lifts a part shaded corner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA weeping shape.\u003c\/strong\u003e The pendulous branches give an elegant, flowing outline that moves in the breeze.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLate winter flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft yellow-cream pompoms add a lift when the garden is quiet, and they feed bees and other insects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScreen or street tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is big enough to screen a fence or line a verge, and it can be pruned as a tall hedge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost tolerant once established.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is happy in temperate gardens and takes frost in its stride once it has settled in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreens and tall hedges.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give a single plant room to spread 3m to 4m and it grows into a graceful weeping specimen in a native garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStreet and verge planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Lemon Magik Bower Wattle in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any moist soil. A layer of mulch keeps the roots cool and moist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/wattles\"\u003eBrowse the full wattle range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eMore Australian native trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/screening-plants-4m-to-8m\"\u003eScreening plants from 4m to 8m\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/acacia-care-guide\"\u003eAcacia care guide for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big will it get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need shade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt prefers part or dappled shade, but it tolerates full sun. In a very hot, exposed position, choose a spot with some afternoon protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it the same as Lime Magik?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67787161403711,"sku":"ACA-COG-LEMONM-tube","price":47.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":67787161436479,"sku":"ACA-COG-LEMONM-200MM-P6","price":435.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/lemon-magik-bower-wattle-acacia-cognata-lemon-magik.jpg?v=1792149096","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/lemon-magik-bower-wattle-acacia-cognata-lemon-magik","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}