Acacia covenyi 'Blue Bush'

Botanical Family	Fabaceae
Botanical Genus	Acacia
Botanical species	covenyi
PBR Variety	Not protected
Common / Trade Name	Blue Bush
Habit	Large Shrub - Small Tree
Mature Height (Meters)	5 - 7.5m
Spread / Spacing (Meters)	3.5 - 5m

Flower Colour	Yellow
Flowering Start Time	Mid Winter
Flowering End Time	Early Spring
Foliage Colour	Grey foliage
Climate	Suitable for a wide range of climates.
Sunlight	Full Sun / Part Shade
Australia Native	Yes
Uses & Features	Prefect for screening

	
			Information Guide
			Acacia covenyi or Blue Bush is a rare Acacia species endemic to Deua National Park, south eastern New South Wales. It forms a multi-branched large shrub or can be pruned to a single stemmed small tree of pale grey foliage. It is an evergreen plant which reaches to a height of 5 to 7.5 metres when once matured. Flowers are produced in mass from early Autumn and are lemon coloured. Acacia covenyi has proved to be very hardy in both cool climate and more temperate gardens. It requires little maintenance and will tolerate drought and frost when once established.
		
			Soil PH Conditions
			Soil pH: 6.4 to 7.5 - Soil preparation: Soil can range from quite acid to alkaline in pH levels, it is important to have good soil preparation to gain the best results when planting natives. This improves the water-holding capacity of the soil and for young plants, once established, will have lower water requirements.
		
			Water Recommendations
			Grows well in both shade and full sun. It is adaptable to most well drained soils and is a versatile plant. Once this plant is established it will tolerate dry and light frost conditions, but over long periods of dry will require watering.
		
			Fertiliser Recommendations
			This plant requires little maintenance and it is best to initially feed with a slow release low phosphorus fertiliser to help first establish the plant. It is beneficial to follow up with the occasional reapplication of fertiliser and apply as required. Mulching around the base of the plant will help retain moisture and suppress weeds.

Information Guide	Acacia covenyi or Blue Bush is a rare Acacia species endemic to Deua National Park, south eastern New South Wales. It forms a multi-branched large shrub or can be pruned to a single stemmed small tree of pale grey foliage. It is an evergreen plant which reaches to a height of 5 to 7.5 metres when once matured. Flowers are produced in mass from early Autumn and are lemon coloured. Acacia covenyi has proved to be very hardy in both cool climate and more temperate gardens. It requires little maintenance and will tolerate drought and frost when once established.
Soil PH Conditions	Soil pH: 6.4 to 7.5 - Soil preparation: Soil can range from quite acid to alkaline in pH levels, it is important to have good soil preparation to gain the best results when planting natives. This improves the water-holding capacity of the soil and for young plants, once established, will have lower water requirements.
Water Recommendations	Grows well in both shade and full sun. It is adaptable to most well drained soils and is a versatile plant. Once this plant is established it will tolerate dry and light frost conditions, but over long periods of dry will require watering.
Fertiliser Recommendations	This plant requires little maintenance and it is best to initially feed with a slow release low phosphorus fertiliser to help first establish the plant. It is beneficial to follow up with the occasional reapplication of fertiliser and apply as required. Mulching around the base of the plant will help retain moisture and suppress weeds.

Full Sun

Part Shade

Aussie Plant

Low Water

Height 5-7m Width 3.5-5m

DISCLAIMER - The information provided on this website is to be used as a guide, and the photos are for illustration purposes only. The Bush Magik plant range is based on our experience and the positive feedback from the Home Gardener, the Nursery and Landscape industry. All PBR varieties are selected from a strong genetic gene pool with vigorous growing out trials conducted alongside similar comparators. All information is believed to be correct and is given in good faith.