Acacia 'Fettuccini'

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Size
  Height:  75cm
  Spread:  1-1.2m
  Decorative rippled foliage
  
Location
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  Full Sun/Part Shade
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PLANT PROFILE
Acacia 'Fettuccini' is an outstanding new foliage form of the species cognata.

A. 'Fettuccini' displays the most unique and extremely decorative rippled, lime green foliage throughout the year. The new growth bursts into coppery tones before fading to the fresh lime green colour.

This variety will provide a modern edge to any landscape.

An easy to grow and care for Australian native - the choice of the modern gardener.

A truly distinguished pot specimen for year round lush foliage.

• Effective in mass plantings and for low hedging due to its compact bushy habit.

• Garden or tub specimen

• Small gardens, patios and courtyards

• Year round interest for general garden use

• Native, exotic, oriental or tropical style garden designs
CULTURAL CARE
Water requirements are quite low once established requiring only occasional deep watering during extended periods of heat.

Best grown in fertile, well drained soils in full sun to part shade. Pruning generally not required.

Feed in spring with a native formulated fertiliser for best results.

Will tolerate light frost.
 

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