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ACACIA baileyana

Commonly known as Cootamundra wattle, Golden mimosa

Fluffy bright yellow mimosa flowers and fine silvery-grey foliage

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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 - Spring
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Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil
Neutral to acid soil
Tree Shape - Rounded to broadly spreading

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5-8m (15-25ft)
	3-6m (10-20ft)

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ACACIA baileyana 'Purpurea' >

Commonly known as: Cootamundra wattle, Golden mimosa.

Foliage tinged violet and purple

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Available late spring to early summer 2020 - These plants will be available again sometime in late spring/early summer depending on growing conditions.