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Purple Leaf Acacia

Acacia Baileyana 'Purpurea'

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Overview

The Acacia baileyana 'Purpurea', or Purple Leaf Acacia, is a striking, small to medium-sized tree, typically growing 20-30 feet tall and wide. Its hallmark is the feathery, purple-tinged foliage that adds a splash of color year-round. This drought-tolerant species thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, producing clusters of fragrant yellow flowers in late winter to early spring, attracting pollinators and providing a vibrant contrast to its unique leaves.

Sun FullWater Low, Very LowZones 8–11Type TreeClimate Arid, Mediterranean
Purple Leaf Acacia (Acacia Baileyana 'Purpurea') — This drought-tolerant species thrives in full sun and well-drained soils
Purple Leaf Acacia (Acacia Baileyana 'Purpurea') — Its hallmark is the feathery, purple-tinged foliage that adds a splash of color year-roundPurple Leaf Acacia (Acacia Baileyana 'Purpurea') — small to medium-sized treePurple Leaf Acacia (Acacia Baileyana 'Purpurea') — typically growing 20-30 feet tall and wide

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low, Very Low
USDA zones
8–11

Shape & size

Mature height
20–30 Ft.
Mature width
20–40 Ft.

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Fabaceae
Climate
Arid, Mediterranean

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Purple Leaf Acacia (Acacia Baileyana 'Purpurea') — This drought-tolerant species thrives in full sun and well-drained soils
Purple Leaf Acacia (Acacia Baileyana 'Purpurea') — Its hallmark is the feathery, purple-tinged foliage that adds a splash of color year-round
Purple Leaf Acacia (Acacia Baileyana 'Purpurea') — small to medium-sized tree
Purple Leaf Acacia (Acacia Baileyana 'Purpurea') — typically growing 20-30 feet tall and wide
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