Acacia

ACACIA baileyana, baileyana ‘Purpurea’, dealbata, longifolia, pravissima Plant Catalogue – Shrubs

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ACACIAFull sun in a sheltered site and well drained soil. Can be damaged in hard weather so often grown as conservatory plant. S

A. baileyana AGM   Clusters of small, golden-yellow flower heads appear in winter and spring.  Superb, very finely cut silvery grey leaves, evergreen. Height 5 to 8 metres. Spread 3 to 6 metres. I think smaller than this!

Acacia baileyana PurpureaA. baileyana ?Purpurea? AGM   Clusters of small, golden-yellow flower heads appear in winter and spring.  Superb, very finely cut leaves, deep purple when young, turning to blue green as they age, evergreen. Height 5 to 8 metres. Spread 3 to 6 metres. I think smaller than this!

A. dealbata AGM    Clusters of fragrant, fluffy, ball shaped, yellow flowers from December to March, Silvery-green, fern-like, leaves, evergreen. Height and spread up to about 5 metres. Trim after flowering to keep compact.  

A. longifolia  Spikes of bright yellow flowers in March and April. Long lance shaped green leaves, evergreen.. Height 3 to 4 metres. Spread 2.5 to 3 metres. Needs a sunny sheltered site and may need winter protection.
A. pravissima AGM Bright yellow flowers in cluster in March and April. Has triangular, spine tipped silver grey flat leaf like stalks, evergreen. Height a large shrub to small tree, 3 to 4 metres. Needs a sunny sheltered site and may need winter protection.