Images may show mature specimens and are provided as a guide only. As plants are living products, the size, shape and appearance of the stock supplied may vary from the images shown.
Nursery Direct
Acacia baileyana ‘Purpurea’ - Acacia baileyana ‘Purpurea’
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
Looking for a larger size?
sizes shown are confirmed available stock. If you require larger specimen, project quantities or specific sizes not listed, our sourcing team can locate additional stock through our national supplier network.
Request A Sourcing EnquiryOrder reviewed before dispatch
Every order is reviewed before dispatch to confirm stock, handling and freight requirements. Delivery protection is included.
Product Details
Overview & Specifications
Acacia baileyana 'Purpurea' - Acacia baileyana 'Purpurea'
One of Australia's most visually distinctive natives, Acacia baileyana 'Purpurea' delivers year-round presence through its striking purple-toned foliage and a heavy flush of golden flowers each winter. At advanced size, it arrives with immediate structure and seasonal drama already established.
Why Cootamundra Wattle
Purple new growth: Emerging foliage carries rich purple hues that contrast sharply against the silver-grey of mature leaves, a natural two-tone effect with genuine presence.
Winter flowering: Produces dense clusters of bright golden blooms through the cooler months, delivering colour precisely when the broader landscape offers little.
Fast-establishing canopy: A vigorous grower that quickly develops height and spread, with an airy, fine-textured canopy that filters light without dominating the space.
Drought-tolerant performance: Once established, highly resilient to dry conditions, well suited to Australian climates with minimal irrigation requirements.
Proven native credentials: A reliable, long-performing species with a strong track record across residential and commercial landscapes nationwide.
Ideal Applications
Specimen feature planting: Deployed as a standalone feature, advanced stock delivers immediate focal point impact on prestige residential and commercial properties.
Winter interest planting: Strategically positioned to provide colour and structure during the months when most deciduous and ornamental species recede.
Boundary and screen planting: Fast canopy development makes it effective for softening hard boundaries or framing built structures with natural texture.
Naturalistic and native landscapes: Integrates seamlessly into dry Australian native plantings, providing height, contrast, and seasonal rhythm.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (screening/hedge): 3–4m
Spacing (feature/avenue): 5–8m
Planting Season: Autumn to spring
Soil & Drainage: Well-drained soils; tolerates poor, sandy or loamy soils; drought tolerant once established; avoid heavy clay or waterlogged conditions
Establishment Care: Water deeply once or twice a week for the first 6–12 months until established, then reduce to occasional deep watering during dry periods. Apply a layer of mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds, keeping mulch clear of the trunk.
Plant Details
Height: 4–8m
Width: 4–6m
Growth Rate: Fast
Foliage: Evergreen
Light: Full sun
Native to: New South Wales, Australia
Flower Colour: Yellow
Delivery
Specialist transport for advanced stock
Every order is wrapped, secured and palletised for delivery. Freight starts from $199.95 and is structured so larger orders receive better delivery value.
- Delivery is calculated by order value, with clear freight tiers shown before payment.
- Delivery estimated at 5-8 business days.
Freight Pricing
Freight table
Nursery Direct uses specialist nursery freight for advanced trees, palms and landscape stock. Freight is calculated using clear order-value tiers so customers can review delivery costs before completing their order.
| Order value | Freight |
|---|---|
| $0.01 to $1,000.01 | $199.95 |
| $1,000.02 to $1,400.01 | $249.95 |
| $1,400.02 to $1,650.01 | $299.95 |
| $1,650.02 to $1,950.01 | $349.95 |
| $1,950.02 to $2,250.01 | $399.95 |
| $2,250.02 to $2,500.01 | $449.95 |
| $2,500.02 to $2,750.01 | $499.95 |
| $2,750.02 to $3,000.01 | $549.95 |
| $3,000.02 to $3,350.01 | $599.95 |
| $3,350.02 to $3,650.01 | $649.95 |
| $3,650.02 to $3,850.01 | $699.95 |
| $3,850.02 to $4,150.01 | $749.95 |
| $4,150.02 to $4,450.01 | $799.95 |
| $4,450.02 to $4,750.01 | $849.95 |
| $4,750.02 to $5,000.01 | $899.95 |
| $5,000.02 to $5,250.01 | $949.95 |
| $5,250.02 to $5,550.01 | $999.95 |
| $5,550.02 to $5,850.01 | $1,049.95 |
| $5,850.02 to $6,100.01 | $1,099.95 |
| $6,100.02 to $6,350.01 | $1,149.95 |
| $6,350.02 to $6,650.01 | $1,199.95 |
| $6,650.02 to $6,950.01 | $1,249.95 |
| $6,950.02 to $7,250.01 | $1,299.95 |
| $7,250.02 to $7,500.01 | $1,349.95 |
| $7,500.02 to $7,750.01 | $1,399.95 |
| $7,750.02 to $8,000.01 | $1,449.95 |
| $8,000.02 to $8,350.01 | $1,499.95 |
| $8,350.02 to $8,650.01 | $1,549.95 |
| $8,650.02 to $8,850.01 | $1,599.95 |
| $8,850.02 to $9,150.01 | $1,649.95 |
| $9,150.02 to $9,450.01 | $1,699.95 |
| $9,450.02 to $9,750.01 | $1,749.95 |
| $9,750.02 and above | $1,799.95 |
For difficult access, oversized specimen stock, crane or machinery requirements, remote areas or commercial projects, please request project pricing before purchasing so our team can confirm the most appropriate freight method.
Installation
Professional installation available
Nursery Direct can arrange professional installation of advanced trees, specimen palms and landscape stock throughout many areas of Australia. Installation pricing varies depending on access, machinery requirements, tree size, planting conditions and location.
Request Installation QuoteWhy Nursery Direct
Built for serious landscapes
Nursery Direct gives customers access to mature trees, specimen palms and advanced stock for high-end residential and commercial landscapes.
- Mature trees and specimen palms
- Online ordering and project support
- Sourcing for hard-to-find stock
- Residential and commercial supply
