Acacia baileyana 'Purpurea'
Purple-Leaf Acacia
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
Water-wise plants can be beautiful as well as practical.
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