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    Acacia baileyana

    Also Known As

    • Bailey Acacia
    • Cootamundra Wattle
    • Golden Mimosa

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 15'-25'
    • W: 20'-30'

    planting zones

    • 8a-11

    Acacia baileyana plant details

    Acacia baileyana is a broadleaf evergreen tree with blue 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 and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Acacia baileyana

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: fabaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue
    Mature size: 20 FT - 30 FT - wide, 15 FT - 25 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and winter
    Uses: potentially invasive

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Acacia baileyana

    USDA Zones: 8a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    ?Undoubtedly one of the most beautiful of all acacias? (Bean)..a small tree of graceful, somewhat pendulous, habit with vivid bluish foliage and a great profusion of small yellow blossoms. S/M-D/GDr

    By: Forestfarm

    This stunning, choice acacia has evergreen, fern-like, silver blue leaves. In early spring it is covered with small spheres of yellow puffy flowers that are sweetly scented. It grows quickly to 10 to 20 feet. Plant in a protected location in full sun with well-drained soil. If I haven't yet convinced you, isn't it worth it just for the common name?

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Gardening facts about Acacia baileyana plant

    How to Grow Acacia baileyana

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • winter
      • spring

    • Texture

      • glaucous

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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