Acacia baileyana – Cootamundra Wattle

Acacia baileyana - Cootamundra wattle
Acacia baileyana - Cootamundra wattle
Acacia baileyana - Cootamundra wattle

This is a very fast growing small tree with beautiful grey feathery foliage and bright yellow flowers in winter. The winter flowering is often so prolific that can hide the foliage. The colour and texture of the leaves is a year round feature. This species does tend to seed itself so it is best not to plant it near areas of natural bushland to prevent it from establishing feral populations, however, in urban areas it makes a magnificent small street tree, growing from 6 to 8 metres tall. Can be relatively short lived.

Family : Fabaceae

Cultivar Name:

Plant Type : Small tree, Large shrub

Width : 5

Flowering Time : Spring, Winter

Soil Type : Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Dense foliage, Spreading

Soil Moisture : Dry, Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage

Special Uses : Cut flower, Erosion control, Bird nesting plant, Pipe and drain friendly, Fast growing

Scientific Name: Acacia baileyana

Common Name : Cootamundra Wattle

Height : 8

Flower Color : Yellow

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Flower garden, Cold climate, Coastal garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial, Short lived

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Seed eating birds