5 Seeds Acacia baileyana Cootamundra Wattle Tree Ornamental Evergreen

Acacia baileyana, commonly known as Cootamundra Wattle, is a graceful evergreen tree or large shrub prized for its finely cut, silvery-blue foliage and masses of soft golden-yellow puffball blooms. It brings year-round structure and texture to the landscape, with its feathery leaves offering cool-toned contrast against deeper greens, and its winter-to-early-spring flowering providing a bright seasonal highlight. A popular choice for gardeners seeking an elegant, low-maintenance ornamental tree.

This versatile plant works well as a specimen tree, in mixed borders, as a background planting, or in large containers where space is limited. It can be lightly shaped to encourage a dense, well-branched habit, and the cut foliage is valued in floral arrangements. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil, tolerating light frost once established. Whether grown for its arching form, its silvery canopy, or its cheerful blooms, it makes a refined and rewarding addition to the garden.
Species: Acacia baileyana
Type: Evergreen tree or large shrub
Plant_Habit: Upright, spreading, fine-textured
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, sandy to loamy
Zones: 8-10
Germination: Scarify seed then soak in warm water before sowing
Sowing: Surface sow and lightly cover, keep moist
Spacing: 10-15 feet apart
Notes: Drought tolerant once established