Acacia baileya ‘Purpurea’ or commonly known as Purple Cootamundra Wattle is a evergreen ornamental shrub or small tree. The fern-like foliage is greyish-green with beautiful purple new growth. During the winter month abundant yellow flowers appear which is very showy and provides a good bee forage during the cooler winter months.
Acacia ‘Purpurea’ is a hardy plant and thrives well in windy places and it very drought tolerant. A great specimen tree for the smaller garden.