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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

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Tropical, Woodland

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Showy Flowers, Specimen, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring

Location Uses

Background, Patio, Park, Roadside, Street Tree

Special Uses

Cut Flowers, Erosion Control, Shade Tree

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Water Saving Tip:

Turn sprinklers on and view them operating at least once a month.

Check for and fix missing drip emitters, leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes. One broken spray sprinkler can waste 100 gallons in a 10 minute watering cycle.