Acacia baileyana purpurea - Purple-Leaf Wattle

• 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.

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

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).

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

They are considered to have a:

• Fast Growth Rate

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.

• 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

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.

Does Acacia baileyana purpurea - Purple-Leaf Wattle flower?

• Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

• Autumn
• Spring

Flower Type:

• Fluffy

Flower Colour:

Yellow

Yes

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

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.

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

• Full Sun

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.

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

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.