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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.
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Height - 5-8m (15-25ft) -
Spread - 3-6m (10-20ft)
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Tall Shrub - small tree or large shrub with spreading, dense branches. Produces spherical flowerheads 5mm (¼in) across
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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) -
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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
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Garden Location/Conditions - Australian / New Zealand
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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
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Patio / pot plants
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Hardiness - Half hardy (down to 0)
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Seasonal Interest - Winter
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Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil
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Neutral to acid soil
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Tree Shape - Rounded to broadly spreading
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Acacia - Growing Guide
Shrubs - Care Guide
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5-8m (15-25ft)
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Buy Varieties of ACACIA baileyana
ACACIA baileyana 'Purpurea' >
Commonly known as: Cootamundra wattle, Golden mimosa.
Foliage tinged violet and purple
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