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Growing Info

Scarification
Scarification: Pour boiling water over seed , let stand in water for 24 hours, repeat process on seed that did not imbibe
Stratification
Stratification: none required
Germination
Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, keep moist, mulch the seed bed

Other: if boiling water treatment does not allow seed to imbibe, sulfuric acid treatment is required 

Native to: South Australia
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Acacia baileyana var. purpurea

Blue-leaved Cootamundra Wattle, Purple Fernleaf Acacia

In Stock: 1.112 lb (Total:1.112lb)
    • Acacia baileyana var. purpurea

      Estimate 20 seeds (+/- 2)
      1pkt $6.95
      All items have bulk rates priced in
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1.11 lb
CA

Details

Germination:
98%
Germination test:
Cut (Full Seed)
Purity:
99%
Seeds per lb:
18,160
Quantity:
1.11 lb
Collected in:
California
Crop year:
2023
Min. hardiness zone:
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Item ID:
1833603

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England (Great Britain and Northern Ireland), United Kingdom

Growing Info

Scarification
Scarification: Pour boiling water over seed , let stand in water for 24 hours, repeat process on seed that did not imbibe
Stratification
Stratification: none required
Germination
Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, keep moist, mulch the seed bed

Other: if boiling water treatment does not allow seed to imbibe, sulfuric acid treatment is required 

Native to: South Australia
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Acacia baileyana var. purpurea, also known as Blue-leaved Cootamundra Wattle or Purple Fernleaf Acacia, is a stunning addition to any garden. This fast-growing evergreen tree reaches up to 20 feet in height, and its wide-spreading canopy can extend up to 40 feet, offering both shade and visual appeal. The tree's weeping branches are adorned with silvery blue-gray, feathery leaves that emerge with a unique purple hue, creating a striking contrast. Come late winter to early spring, Purple Fernleaf Acacia adds a burst of color with its sweetly fragrant, bright golden-yellow flowers clustered in small globes.

Perfect for full sun to lightly filtered shade environments, this tree is not only frost tolerant—withstanding temperatures as low as 15-20°F—but also moderately drought resistant once established. Though relatively short-lived, with a lifespan of around 30 years, it makes a dramatic statement as either a trained-up street or patio tree or as a large shrub. Ideal for slopes, this plant's adaptability and stunning appearance have earned it the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. However, due to its invasiveness in certain regions, caution is advised in planting near sensitive habitats.

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