ACACIA baileyana 'Purpurea'

Evergreen - fern-like 2-pinnate leaves to 5cm (2in) long, composed of 16-40 tiny, linear leaflets.

Yellow

Height - 5-8m (15-25ft)

Spread - 3-6m (10-20ft)

Tall Shrub - small tree or large shrub with spreading, dense branches. Produces spherical flower heads 5mm (¼in) across

Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter - Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F)

Full sun - sheltered site.

Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - red spider mites under glass.

Place of origin - Australia (New South Wales).

Flower Shape - Racemes - dense, axillary racemes 7-10cm (2¾-4in) long

Garden Location/Conditions - Australian / New Zealand

Greenhouse / conservatory - Not the sort of plants to be grown outside where there are likely to be frosts. These plants need to be grown in a conservatory or cool greenhouse or at least brought inside for the winter - use loam-based (JI No. 3) compost in full light

Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -

Leaf colour (if not green) - Purple

Seasonal Interest - Winter

Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil

Neutral to acid soil

Tree Shape - Rounded to broadly spreading