Cootamundra Wattle (Acacia baileyana) Native plants This fast-growing wattle has lovely grey foliage and bright yellow flowers in winter. You always know that spring is just around the corner when you see this wattle in full bloom as it becomes completely covered with flowers. The Cootamundra wattle can reach a height of around 6 to 8 metres. It can handle most soil types and will be happy in either full sun or light shade. It will even tolerate light frosts. Best of all, this mid-sized native tee is particularly attractive to bees and seed-eating birds. (digital using my program from the society for the blind)