Acacia baileyana Purpurea lilly pilly

Acacia baileyana Purpurea lilly pillyAcacia baileyana Purpurea is a purple leaf form of the common Cootamundra Wattle. It is a bushy shrub or small tree growing 3 10 meters high. It is easily identified by its new foliage which is a striking purple colour, as well as the iconic golden pom pom flowers. The tree produces profuse sprays of these small globular flowers in late winter to early spring providing a striking contrast against the backdrop of the striking purple and silver blue

The fine foliage turns to blazing red before falling to the ground in autumn

The Brocade Maple is a dwarf size Japanese Maple with a superb spreading habit

Its dense growth habit helps naturally suppress weeds

bright fresh spring foliage that is a vibrant green colour with orange tips darkening over summer

it is not related to chestnuts or horse chestnuts but belongs to the citrus family

The leaves are toxic to livestock so it is not suitable for grazing paddocks

Size: Height 4-8m x width 2-4m

Soil: Prefers moist free-draining soil

this remarkable shrub forms a dense network of blue-green

Drought and frost tolerant once established

With pendulous spreading branches and small yellow flowers in winter

its rich dark burgundy-coloured leaves are its crowning feature