Acacia baileyana var. purpurea
Purple-leaf Acacia
Plant Facts
Scientific Name | Acacia baileyana var. purpurea |
Principal Common Name | Purple-leaf Acacia |
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Synonym | |
Description | Purple-leaf Acasia is a small to medium yellow flowering tree best known for the lavender to purple new growth foliage. |
General Comments | Prune to encourage new growth and extended foliage color. |
Origin | |
Nativity | Australia |
Height Range | 20 - 0 FT |
Spread Range | 20 - 0 FT |
Flower Showy | Y |
Warning | |
Sunset Zones | 8 : 9 : 13 : 14 : 15 : 16 : 17 : 18 : 19 : 20 : 21 : 22 : 23 : 24 |
USDA Zones | |
Leaf Color | Blue-Gray : Lavender-Purple |
Leaf Texture | |
Form | Small Tree |
Flower Color | Yellow |
Flower Time | Winter |
Months | |
Ease of Growing | Average |
Light Preferences | Sun (minimum 8 hours direct sun) |
Soil Preferences | |
Watering Preferences | Drought Tolerant : Sparse |
Outstanding Features | Color : Drought tolerant : Form : Fragrance : Leaf |
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