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Acacia baileyana 'Purpurea'

Purple-Leaf Acacia

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: GardenSoft

 

Description

This attractive evergreen tree quickly reaches 20'-30' tall and wide. It has a compact, dense habit with weeping branches. Foliage is soft looking, with textured feathery, blue gray, silvery leaves. New foliage is purple. Bright yellow, fragrant clusters of flowers appear in winter and spring. Birds love this tree. Prune to create a shrub, if desired. This will encourage more purple foliage. Once established, it is cold and drought tolerant.

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

12-25'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Winter, Spring

Leaf Color

Grey Green, Purple, Silver

Bark Color

Grey

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.