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    • Photo of Acacia baileyana 'Purpurea' flower by Far Out Flora

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    Also Known As

    • Purple Fernleaf Acacia

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 20'-30'
    • W: 20'-30'

    planting zones

    • 7a-11

    2 inch wide, 4-6 inch deep tube | $19.95

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    Acacia baileyana 'Purpurea' plant details

    Acacia baileyana 'Purpurea' is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen tree with blue and purple foliage. In spring and winter yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Acacia baileyana 'Purpurea'

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: fabaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and purple
    Mature size: 20 FT - 30 FT - wide, 20 FT - 30 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and winter
    Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, fragrant, street tree, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Acacia baileyana 'Purpurea'

    USDA Zones: 7a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: deer, heat
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Mauve when young, the feathery silvery-grey foliage of this small (to 20't x 20-30') tree with its pendulous wide-spreading branches is stunning and its small bright yellow early spring flowers are fragrant. S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    A beautiful smallish & fast growing evergreen tree much valued for its unique & marvelous silvery-blue purple tinged feathery leaves. TOUGH, not fussy about soil, NOT invasive & neat & tidy, you can see why it’s currently in vogue as a street tree in San Francisco. Sweetly fragrant clusters of bright yellow pom-pom blooms appear in late Winter & early Spring. Easily shaped or pruned (which promotes more purpley color), it’s an excellent subject for a patio tree as well. Lovely in the foreground of richly colored buildings! Hardy to 15° F though some folks claim its hardy down to USDA zone 7!

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Acacia baileyana 'Purpurea' plant

    How to Grow Acacia baileyana 'Purpurea'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue
      • purple

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • winter
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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