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Acacia baileyana

Fearnleaf Acacia, Bailey Acacia

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor        Photographer: Susan Frommer

 

Description

One of the showiest acacias for western gardens. It usually grows to 15' in height, with a compact, dense habit, and it is one of the first plants to flower, blooming heavily in late winter. It has soft textured leaves that are usually blue gray. It is very drought tolerant and originates from south eastern Australia.

 

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Height Range

12-25', 25-40'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Winter

Leaf Color

Blue Green, Silver

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.

Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.

Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.