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Acacia baileyana 'Purpurea'

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Purple Leaf Acacia

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

 

Description

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

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Design Styles

Desert, Ranch, Spanish, Tropical

 

Accenting Features

Showyflower, Unusualfoliage

 

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Fall

 

Location Uses

Bank, Background, Patio, Roadsidehwy

 

Special Uses

Erosioncontrol, Screen

 

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Water Saving Tip:

Plant shrubs and trees in groupings according to similarity of water requirements; then water each "hydrozone" according to its needs.