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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

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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

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.

?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