Native: New South Wales, Australia
Tree Characteristics
- Drought tolerant
- Shape: Rounded
- Foliage: evergreen, compound, blue green
- Height: 20 - 30 feet.
- Width: 20 - 40 feet.
- Flowers: Showy. Fragrant Yellow. Flowers in spring or winter.
- Fruit: Brown Pod, Large (1.50 - 3.00 inches), fruiting in fall, winter or summer.
- Bark: Dark Gray or Light Gray, Furrowed or Smooth.
- Shading Capacity: Moderate in Leaf.
- Litter Issue: Dry Fruit.
Tree Site Conditions & Constraints
- Zones: Sunset 7 - 9 and 13 – 24, USDA Hardiness 8-10
- Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade.
Pests & Disease Information
- Susceptible: Thrip, Phytophthora
Health, Safety & Environmental Concerns
- Branch Strength: Weak
- Root Damage Potential: Moderate
- Health Hazard: Allergy
- Biogenic Emissions: Moderate
- Attracts: Birds and Bees
Source:
SelecTree. "Acacia baileyana Tree Record." 1995-2018. Feb 22, 2018. https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/acacia-baileyana
Updated: June 20, 2023