Acacia, Bailey's Purple Acacia, Cootamundra Wattle, Purple Fern Leaf Acacia
Acaciabaileyana 'Purpurea'

Category
Shrubs
Trees

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Smooth

Foliage Color
Bronze
Burgundy/Maroon

Height
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Spacing
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger

Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring

Other details

Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds