Acacia baileyana purpurea, Cootamundra wattle

Acacia baileyana 'Purpurea'

Cootamundra Wattle

New foliage of this species has a unique, purplish tint. This can be a large shrub or small tree to 24'. The plant prefers a sunny position and can be used as a fast growing screen plant. Profuse, gold, ball-shaped flowers in late winter. Avoid phosphorous type fertilizers.

Temperature Rating	USDA Zone 8
Type	Large shrub or small tree to 24'
Flower Color	Gold
Growth Rate	Moderate
Placement	Sun
Culture	20" minimum annual rainfall
Native	New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, South Australia
Family	Mimosaceae

Key Benefits

	Unique, purple tinged new foliage
	Fast growing screen or accent plant
	Purple foliage type provides a useful foliage contrast

Problem Solving Features

	Suitable for hedge or screen
	Low water use -
	Excellent plant for the back of the border, can hide unsightly or bare spots

Pricing - See Price List Here

* Seed germinates best if given hot water soak or use scarified seed. Place seed in near boiling water, soak for 24 hrs then sow. Any floating seeds need additional hot water/soak treatment. Sow seeds 1/8" deep, germination 2-3 weeks at 70-75 degrees F.

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