What is the Cootamundra Wattle?
Q: What is the Cootamundra Wattle?
A: The Cootamundra Wattle is an Australian shrub or tree in the Family Fabaceae.
Q: Who is Frederick Manson Bailey?
A: Frederick Manson Bailey is the botanist that the Cootamundra Wattle's Latin name, Acacia baileyana, is named after.
Q: How many species of Acacia are found in Australia?
A: There are nearly 1000 species of Acacia found in Australia.
Q: Where did the Cootamundra Wattle originally come from?
A: The Cootamundra Wattle originally came from a small area in southern New South Wales near Cootamundra.
Q: Has the Cootamundra Wattle been widely planted in Australia?
A: Yes, the Cootamundra Wattle has been widely planted all over Australia.
Q: Is the Cootamundra Wattle becoming a weed in some areas?
A: Yes, in many areas of Victoria, the Cootamundra Wattle has become a weed, taking over from acacias that were only found in Victoria.
Q: Have many wattles been planted in New Zealand?
A: Yes, many wattles have been planted in New Zealand.
