Botanical Name: Acacia baileyana
Common Name: Bailey acacia, Golden Mimosa Type of Plant: dicot: tree/shrub Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape an upright to irregular, single or multi-trunked plant, with spreading branches forming a loose open rounded canopy; bark is smooth, gray Height 15-30' Spread equal or more Growth Rate rapid Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun preferred; tolerates partial Soil requires a well-draining habitat Hardiness hardy (zones 7-9, 13-24); thrives in warm coastal areas Morphology: Leaves bipinnately compound, 1-3" long, alternate, each leaf has 2-5 pairs of 1/2" long pinnae; each has 20-30 pairs of tiny, long, oval leaflets Flowers yellow, many-stamened, in tiny 1/8" heads which are packed on 3-4" long racemes; both axillary and terminal; Jan.-April Fruit a pod: 2-4" long, somewhat constricted between the seeds Propagation: seed Usage: a graceful small accent tree, valued for its gray foliage and profuse flower display; excellent for slopes, as large informal screen, or small patio tree; not suitable as a lawn tree Landscape Care: Watering an occasional deep soak preferred; avoid heavy irrigation Fertilizing very little required after establishment Pruning develop open widespread framework; keep canopy thinned out Pests/Diseases relatively free; may harbor aphids, mealy bugs in shade Special Conditions/Other Origin: Australia Family: Fabaceae Notes: |
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