Acacia baileyana Purpurea - purple wattle

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$7.05

Flower arrangers will be jigging with joy at the sight of this beautful native wattle tree. Fine feathery foliage in shades of silver and plum, and lemon-yellow pompom flowers, make this a very attractive (if somewhat informal) tree. Can be cut hard back to encourage new growth and keep it shrub-shaped.

Tree image: cultivar413 cropped to size.

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Description

Acacia baileyana Purpurea - purple wattle, Cootamundra wattle

APPEARANCE : Fast-growing, easy-care native large shrub to tall tree, silvery grey, with striking purple new growth throughout the year. In spring the plant is covered in small yellow ball flowers.
USE FOR : Tall privacy screen, informal hedging, feature shrub or tree in native gardens. Short living to 10 - 15 years.
CLIMATE : Frost-hardy, drought tolerant.
PLANTING : Plant in any well-drained soil in full sun. Not as troublesome as the green-leaved Acacia baileyana but do check with your local authority when planting near bushland.
CARE: Mulch and water regularly until the plant is established, usually around 12 weeks, and protect from frost while young. Responds well to pruning if you need to - use the branches for decor indoors; apply a slow release native fertiliser afterwards to promote healthy growth.
HEIGHT & WIDTH: 5 - 8 m H x 3 - 5 m W.
YOUR PLANTS : These are tubestock plants, healthy young plants with new roots that will establish quickly in your garden. The pot size is 80mm high and 42 mm wide.
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