ACACIA baileyana

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 flowerheads 5mm (¼in) across

Tender - cool or frost free greenhouse - Tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen. Except in frost-free inner-city areas or coastal extremities requires glasshouse conditions. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 1°C (34°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

Patio / pot plants

Hardiness - Half hardy (down to 0)

Seasonal Interest - Winter

Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil

Neutral to acid soil

Tree Shape - Rounded to broadly spreading