Acacia baileyana 'Purpurea' is a small evergreen tree with domed canopy, it is fast growing but short lived (8 - 15 years).
This difference between this and the species plant is the colour of the leaves, new growth and young leaves are an attractive reddish purple.
It bears pollen rich, fluffy stamens of brilliant lemon yellow colour in June to August depending on latitude and exposure to cold winds.
Cootamundra Wattle prefers full sun, it will grow in part shade but will tend to be less dense. It is tolerant to frost, 3rd line salt and once established drought.
Adds winter colour to a native garden and for the remainder of the year the foliage is great for contrast colour.