I had really good luck germinating seeds, only to have them dampen off. Will try in a mix other than Peat/Perlite, next time.

I’ve had some trouble finding much of the way of info on growing these, locally.

I’m mostly wondering about how aggressive the roots are and how big they get. The biggest ones I’ve seen are around 30’ tall.

Who’s growing these?

23 minutes ago, Sabal Steve said:

I had really good luck germinating seeds, only to have them dampen off. Will try in a mix other than Peat/Perlite, next time.

I’ve had some trouble finding much of the way of info on growing these, locally.

I’m mostly wondering about how aggressive the roots are and how big they get. The biggest ones I’ve seen are around 30’ tall.

Who’s growing these?

Definitely go chunky ( = Pumice / Turface / small Lava or wash grit / no Peat ) in the soil mix next time.

Can't speak about the roots ( aggressiveness ) but have seen them planted in commercial landscapes here.

Height - wise? 20 -30ft seems a common average of the ones i've seen locally.

While they do take heat / drought pretty well, they are messy ..Like both willow and Shoestring Acacia... ..and seem to have weak wood.

See these ...and the before - mentioned Aus. Acacia sps... thrashed or completely blown down almost as much as hybrid Palo Verde and South American Mesquite after good storms.

At first, I thought it was atree with spanish moss hanging on it.

4 hours ago, Sabal Steve said:

I had really good luck germinating seeds, only to have them dampen off. Will try in a mix other than Peat/Perlite, next time.

I’ve had some trouble finding much of the way of info on growing these, locally.

I’m mostly wondering about how aggressive the roots are and how big they get. The biggest ones I’ve seen are around 30’ tall.

Who’s growing these?

For what it is worth, Acacia cognata variation "Cousin It" does not seem to have problematic roots and is a dwarf. I can't speak to this species though. I like the color, texture and size of the Cousin It mixed in with my other more tropical plants. Good luck with your next germination attempt.

8 minutes ago, Tracy said:

For what it is worth, Acacia cognata variation "Cousin It" does not seem to have problematic roots and is a dwarf. I can't speak to this species though. I like the color, texture and size of the Cousin It mixed in with my other more tropical plants. Good luck with your next germination attempt.

I tried one of those, that I received via Etsy. It did not make it. I agree, great plant. I plan to try again.

10 minutes ago, Tracy said:

For what it is worth, Acacia cognata variation "Cousin It" does not seem to have problematic roots and is a dwarf. I can't speak to this species though. I like the color, texture and size of the Cousin It mixed in with my other more tropical plants. Good luck with your next germination attempt.

I also looked a little into Acacia Cognata “Lime Majik”; I’ve heard good things. I understand that there is a ‘Limelight’, and a few other Cognata variants/sub-species, as well.