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