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
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.