Acacia cognata ‘Copper Tips’

• Plant in Pots (or) Suitable for Pots

Acacia cognata ‘Copper Tips’ works in an:

• Australian Native Garden – celebrates local plants with natural character.
• Modern Garden – sleek, minimal, and design-led planting.
• Formal Garden – structured, symmetrical design with clipped shapes.
• Low-maintenance Garden – resilient choices for easy care and year-round appeal.

Acacia cognata ‘Copper Tips’ is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height: 1–1.5 m

Mature Width: 1–1.5 m

Acacia cognata ‘Copper Tips’ is expected to grow 0.3–0.6 m per year.

Acacia cognata ‘Copper Tips’ is expected to grow 0.3–0.6 m per year.

They are considered to have a:

• Medium Growth Rate
• Fast Growth Rate

Is Acacia cognata ‘Copper Tips’ frost tolerant?

Acacia cognata ‘Copper Tips’ is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

• Subtropical QLD (Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast)
• Northern NSW (Byron, Coffs, Armidale)
• Sydney & Central Coast
• Inland NSW / Tablelands (Orange, Bathurst, Canberra)
• Melbourne & Surrounds (Metro, Bayside, Geelong, Bellarine, Mornington)
• Western District & Central VIC (Ballarat, Bendigo, Hamilton)
• Gippsland (Latrobe Valley, East Gippsland)
• Adelaide Metro & Coastal
• Adelaide Hills & Barossa

Acacia cognata ‘Copper Tips’ produces small cream to pale-yellow globular flowers from late winter into spring. Although subtle, the blooms sit along the fine weeping foliage, adding a gentle seasonal highlight that complements its distinctive copper-toned new growth.

Does Acacia cognata ‘Copper Tips’ flower?

• Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

• Sporadic

Flower Type:

• Fluffy

Flower Colour:

Not Applicable

Yes

Acacia cognata ‘Copper Tips’ is Native to A cultivated form of Acacia cognata, which is native to southeastern Australia, particularly New South Wales and Victoria, where it grows in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.

Its dense cascading foliage offers shelter for small birds, while its pollen-rich flowers support native bees, hoverflies and beneficial insects that help sustain a healthy and biodiverse garden ecosystem.

Acacia cognata ‘Copper Tips’ will thrive best in:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Acacia cognata ‘Copper Tips’ performs best in well-drained sandy or loam soils with reliable drainage. It tolerates neutral to slightly acidic soils but can struggle in heavy clay or poorly drained sites unless improved with organic matter. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then reduce watering as the tree matures and develops stronger drought resilience.

Is Acacia cognata ‘Copper Tips’ Drought tolerant?

As a young tree it benefits from regular watering, but once established Acacia cognata ‘Copper Tips’ shows good drought tolerance. It performs reliably through dry periods and maintains its colour and weeping habit with minimal supplementary watering.