Acacia baileyana
Fearnleaf Acacia
Description
This is one of the showiest Acacias for western gardens. It usually grows to 15' in height, with a compact, dense habit; it is one of the first plants to flower, blooming heavily in late winter. It has soft textured, gray green or blue green leaves. It is drought tolerant one it's established and originates from Southeastern Australia. Prune after bloom cycle is done to remove dead branches or to thin.
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
12-25', 25-40'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Winter
Leaf Color
Blue Green, Grey Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low, Low
Growth Rate
Fast, Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees
Design Styles
Japanese, Ranch, Spanish
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Multi-trunk Tree, Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Winter
Location Uses
Background, Lawn
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
Birds
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.