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Acacia baileyana 'Purpurea'

Purple-Leaf Acacia

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Norman's/Dave Ryder

 

Description

One of the showiest Acacias for Western gardens. It usually grows to 15' in height, with a compact, dense habit, and it is one of the first plants to flower, blooming heavily in late winter. It has soft, textured leaves that are usually purple/green. It is very drought tolerant and comes from Eastern Australia.

 

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Height Range

12-25', 25-40'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Winter

Leaf Color

Grey Green, Purple

Bark Color

Grey

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low, Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish, Tropical

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Patio, Roadside

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Screen

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.