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Acacia baileyana

Fernleaf Acacia

Plant photo of: Acacia baileyana
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: 1.2. Roy Wiskar

 

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. Also called Cootamundra Wattle. Each leaf has 2-10 primary leaflets (pinnae) and there are 20-30 pinnules per pinna. This is one of the hardiest Acacias. It can grow to 25’ in 6 years, but generally only live 20-30 years. It is not particular as to soil and no fertilizer is required

 

Sun

Full, Half

Water

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

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.