Acacia baileyana 'Purpurea' |
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Purple-Leaf Acacia |
Description
This attractive evergreen tree quickly reaches 20'-30' tall and wide. It has a compact, dense habit with weeping branches. Foliage is soft looking, with textured feathery, blue gray, silvery leaves. New foliage is purple. Bright yellow, fragrant clusters of flowers appear in winter and spring. Birds love this tree. Prune to create a shrub, if desired. This will encourage more purple foliage. Once established, it is cold and drought tolerant.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
25-40'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Winter, Spring
Leaf Color
Grey Green, Purple, Silver
Bark Color
Grey
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.