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Plant Habit: Tree
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 7b -15 °C (5 °F) to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Other: silvery-blue purple tinged feathery leaves
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Yellow
Flower Time: Late winter or early spring
Spring
Winter
Suitable Locations: Street Tree
Uses: Flowering Tree
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Awards and Recognitions: RHS AGM

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Common names
  • Purple Fern Leaf Acacia
  • Bailey's Purple Acacia
  • Cootamundra Wattle

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Location: Invercargill, New Zealand
Location: Victoria, BC
Date: 2018-07-09
Location: Victoria, BC
Date: 2018-07-09

Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials
Location: Taupo, New Zealand
Date: 25/05/2020

Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials

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