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Scientific
Name:
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Acacia covenyi
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Common Name:
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Blue Bush
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Deciduous vs. Evergreen
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Evergreen
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Perennial vs. Annual
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Perennial
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Shade
vs. Sun
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Full sun to part shade
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Height
x Width
& How Stands
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10-20' tall X 8-12'wide
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Flower
Color
& Bloom Time
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Masses of bright yellow blooms in
spring
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Zone
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Hardy to 15° F or below
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Description,
Notes
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Australian native shrub to small
tree in the Mimosaceae Family grown for its dignified
silvery blue foliage and powerful spring bloom; Extremely
Drought friendly, requiring only occasional irrigation
once established; Tolerates deer and heavy frost; Can
be grown in a wide range of soil types, from sandy to
heavy; Similar, though not quite as exquisite as the Silver
Tree (Leucadendron argenteum) in color and size, but permissive
of a much wider range of growing conditions, Also used
as a hedge/privacy screen with pruning
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Photos are property of Crescent Hill Nursery
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Descriptions are based on our experience growing
these plants in both the garden and nursery setting.
Additional information and feedback is encouraged.
All plants are classified under USDA
hardiness zones.
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