Acacia bailyana Purpurea
Cootamundra Wattle Tree
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Common Name: Cootamundra Wattle
Latin Name: Acacia bailyana 'Purpurea'
Soil: Any free draining soil.
Position: Full sun
Hardiness: Half hardy. May need protection in very cold winters.
Flowering Period: Late winter into spring
Flowering Colour: Small, yellow, fluffy balls
Eventual Height/Spread: 7m / 4m
Special features: A striking evergreen with feathery purple foliage.
The Acacia bailyana 'Purpurea' is an eye-catching Acacia which boasts purple-tinged foliage; the stems are also purple, sometimes with a red flush, and the feathery leaves later turn to a grey-green colour once they have further developed. The contrast of the old and new foliage makes this a highly attractive ornamental tree. The 'Cootamundra Wattle', as it is commonly called, also offers winter interest with buttery-yellow flowers that appear in late winter and last into spring; the fluffy flowers are spherical in shape and they sit nestled amongst the winter foliage.
This is the perfect tree for a sunny spot in the garden and it looks beautiful next to its more verdant relative, the Acacia dealbata, particularly when planted alternately. This Australian native is half-hardy, so it will need some protection in exposed sites; an ideal situation would be to plant it in a sheltered spot against a south-facing wall for optimum protection.
Height in 20 Years:
6-8 metres
Width in 20 Years:
2.5-4 metres
Growth Habit:
Bushy
Soil Type:
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Ph:
Acidic, Neutral
Planting Position:
Full sun
Weather Exposure:
Sheltered
Hardiness:
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H3
Uses:
Ornamental
Uses:
City and Courtyard
Uses:
Low Maintenance
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