Cootamundra wattle, Bailey's wattle, golden wattle, golden mimosa
Evergreen tree, native to Australia, flowering from a young age during winter and early spring with yellow globose flower heads (0.5-1 cm wide) arranged in racemes to about 10 cm long. The flowers are followed by 4-10 cm long, purple-brown to black seed pods. Feathery, silver-grey, bi-pinnately compound leaves. Unfortunately, Acacia baileyana is considered a weed in parts of Australia.
Synonym: Racosperma baileyanum.
Prefers a sunny position in any well-draining soil. Tolerates extended drought periods and moderate frosts (to about -7 degC). Ok for coastal gardens.
Acacia baileyana looks magnificent when in flower; completely smothered by bright yellow flowers.
Type of plantTree - Evergreen
Sizeusually 3-6 m tall, but may grow to 10 m tall and 6 m wide
Landscape Usefoliage colour, flower display, coastal gardens, dry areas
- Temperature: Half hardy
- Light: High
- Moisture: Low Medium
- Soil: Light Medium Heavy
- Wind tolerance: Average
- Coastal tolerance: Average