Acacia Baileyana (Cootamundra Wattle)

Acacia Baileyana Purpurea or Cootamundra Wattle is a fast growing, evergreen small tree with an eventual height of 5 metres, or large shrub with  deep purple, young fern-like foliage on purple red stems contrasting with the blue-green older leaves. Racemes of bright yellow mimosa- like flowers are freely produced during March, highly attractive to  bees and other insects.

This plant can be grown in a container in Northern areas and brought into the greenhouse or conservatory during frost periods.

The plant we supply is a year old, about 8 to 12 inches on a 5 inch pot.

Botanical Name    Cootamundra wattle

Common Name     Acacia Baileyana or Bailey Acacia tree 

Plant Type               Perennial

Flower Color          Bright yellow, small, and rounded

Size When MatureUp to 20 ft tall and wide

Bloom Time             Late winter to early spring

Sun Requirements   Full Sun

Soil Type                    Well-draining, moist, neutral to acidic

Water Needs             Medium