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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

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