Acacia baileyana purpurea - Purple-Leaf Wattle - Evergreen Trees Direct

Acacia baileyana purpurea - Purple-Leaf Wattle

Name: Acacia baileyana purpurea - Purple-Leaf Wattle
Brand: Evergreen Trees Direct
Price: 265.00 AUD
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Size: 40cm/45L

40cm/45L

Current Stock Height Guides

40cm / 45L: 1.2m – 1.8 m tall Approx.

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About Acacia baileyana purpurea - Purple-Leaf Wattle

Acacia baileyana 'Purpurea', or Purple-Leaf Wattle, is a striking Australian native tree known for its soft, feathery blue-grey to purple-toned foliage and vibrant yellow flowers in late winter to early spring. The coloured new growth provides year-round contrast and visual interest.

Growing to 4–8 metres tall and 3–6 metres wide, it forms a graceful, spreading canopy suited for feature planting, screening, or inclusion in biodiverse native gardens. Fast-growing and low maintenance, it thrives in full sun and a range of well-drained soils. Once established, it is highly drought tolerant.

A standout native species offering both colour and structure with minimal care.

Key Information to Know

Evergreen / Deciduous

Acacia baileyana purpurea - Purple-Leaf Wattle is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 4–6 m

Mature Width: 3–5 m

Acacia baileyana purpurea - Purple-Leaf Wattle is expected to grow 1–2 m per year (fast-growing).

Frost Tolerance

Is Acacia baileyana purpurea - Purple-Leaf Wattle frost tolerant?

Acacia baileyana purpurea - Purple-Leaf Wattle is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

Flowering Information

Acacia baileyana ‘Purpurea’ produces abundant clusters of bright golden ball-shaped flowers in late winter and early spring. The vivid blooms contrast beautifully with its soft purple-toned foliage, creating a striking and highly decorative seasonal display.

Native Information

Is Acacia baileyana purpurea - Purple-Leaf Wattle an Australian Native? Yes

Acacia baileyana purpurea - Purple-Leaf Wattle is Native to Native to the tablelands and slopes of New South Wales, particularly around Cootamundra.

Wildlife Value

Its dense canopy offers protective shelter for small birds, while its nectar- and pollen-rich flowers attract native bees, beetles, hoverflies and other beneficial insects that help support a diverse and healthy garden ecosystem.

Sunlight Information

Acacia baileyana purpurea - Purple-Leaf Wattle will thrive best in:

Full Sun

Preffered Soil

Acacia baileyana ‘Purpurea’ performs best in well-drained sandy or loam soils with good aeration. It will tolerate slightly acidic to neutral soils. Avoid heavy clay or waterlogged conditions unless improved with organic matter to increase drainage. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then reduce watering as the tree matures and becomes more drought tolerant.

Botanical Information

Common Name: Purple-Leaf Wattle

Genus: Acacia

Botanical Species: Acacia baileyana 'Purpurea'

Family: Fabaceae

Botanical Name: Acacia baileyana 'Purpurea'

Landscape Uses

Feature Tree
Screening or Privacy
Driveway Border

Acacia baileyana purpurea - Purple-Leaf Wattle works in an:

Australian Native Garden – celebrates local plants with natural character.
Modern Garden – sleek, minimal, and design-led planting.
Wildlife Garden – planting to attract birds, bees, and pollinators.
Low-maintenance Garden – resilient choices for easy care and year-round appeal.

Planting, Spacing & Care

• Choose a sunny position with good drainage.
• Avoid overwatering once established.
• Stake young trees to support upright growth in windy areas.

Feature Planting: Space 4 – 6 m apart
Hedging & Screening: Space 3 – 4 m apart for informal screen
Avenue Planting: Space 4 – 5 m apart for structure and colour contrast

• Prune lightly after flowering to maintain form and encourage bushiness.
• Mulch around the base to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.
• Water regularly during the establishment phase, then reduce.

• Loam or Sandy Soils: Ideal and fast-draining
• Clay Soils: Needs improved drainage; plant on mounds if necessary
• Poor Soils: Tolerant, but thrives better with added organic matter

Acacia baileyana purpurea - Purple-Leaf Wattle is expected to grow 1–2 m per year (fast-growing).

Fast Growth Rate

Root Ball Dimensions (Width × Depth) For Planting

Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.

30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)

Ideal Conditions

Subtropical QLD (Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast)
Inland QLD (Darling Downs, Central QLD)
Northern NSW (Byron, Coffs, Armidale)
Sydney & Central Coast
South Coast NSW (Illawarra to Bega)
Inland NSW / Tablelands (Orange, Bathurst, Canberra)
Melbourne & Surrounds (Metro, Bayside, Geelong, Bellarine, Mornington)
Western District & Central VIC (Ballarat, Bendigo, Hamilton)
Gippsland (Latrobe Valley, East Gippsland)
Adelaide Metro & Coastal
Adelaide Hills & Barossa
Riverland & Murraylands
Limestone Coast & South East

Thrives in

Full Sun

Frost Tolerance

Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

Drought Tolerance

As a young tree it benefits from regular watering, but once established Acacia baileyana ‘Purpurea’ develops strong drought tolerance. It performs well in low-water settings and remains reliable through extended dry periods with minimal supplementary watering.