Common Name: Purple Cootamundra Wattle
Botanical Name: Acacia baileyana 'Purpurea'
Common Description: 
Drought Tolerant
Erosion Controlling 
Evergreen
Flowering 
Frost Tolerant (20°F/-7°C)
Invasive
Shrub
Tree
Average Width Growth: 19 Feet- 29 Feet 
Average Height Growth: 20 Feet - 30 Feet
Plant Spacing: 8 Feet - 16 Feet
Root System: Horizontal & Vertical, Invasive 
Average Years for Maximum Growth: 7 Years - 10 Years
Hardy Zones: 10A - 11A 
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Soil Moisture: Humid - Well Drained
Applicable Soil: Gromulch or Potting Soil
Blooming Seasons: Early Spring - Late Winter 
Fertilizing Seasons: Early Spring - Late Winter 
Applicable Fertilizer: All Purpose 4-4-4 or Rose and Flowers 
 
General Plant Care Based on Experience:
Always water plants for the first three days after transplant.
Spring & Fall: Water every 2 - 3 days. Plants in containers will require water at least a day sooner. Always check soil moisture if you are unsure. Water every day during heat waves of temperatures above 90°F.
Summer: This is when temperatures rise above 90°F, therefore water every day.
Winter: Water once - twice a week. Always check soil moisture if you are unsure.
Plant is drought tolerant once established after 1 - 2 years.
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Nombre Común: Acacia de Baile, Acacia Mimosa Morado, or Mimosa de Baile
Nombre Botánico: Acacia baileyana 'Purpurea'