Acacia baileyana

Common Name:
Cootamundra Wattle

Description:
Acacia baileyana, commonly known as Cootamundra Wattle, is a striking Australian native tree celebrated for its feathery, silver-grey foliage and masses of bright golden-yellow flowers that light up the landscape in late winter to early spring. Originally native to a small area around Cootamundra in New South Wales, it has been widely planted across Australia and has naturalised in many regions, including Victoria. Its fern-like bipinnate leaves give the tree a soft, ornamental texture, while its fast growth and dense canopy make it a popular choice for screening and windbreaks. Acacia baileyana thrives in full sun and is tolerant of poor soils, drought conditions, and light frosts, making it particularly well-suited to Melbourne’s climate. However, due to its ability to spread and outcompete local flora, it is considered an environmental weed in some regions, including parts of Victoria. Despite this, it remains a popular ornamental tree in controlled garden settings where its growth is managed responsibly.

Form:

• Tree - Small

• Tree - Medium

Mature Size:

• Height: 4 to 8 metres

• Width: 3 to 6 metres

Aspect:

• Full Sun

• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Winter

• Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:

• Yellow

Key Attributes:

• Australian native

• Suitable for Hedging

• Bird Attracting

• Bee Attracting

• Drought Tolerant

• Fast Growing

• Suitable for Windbreaks

Toxicity:
Not known to be toxic to humans or animals.

Companion Plants:

• Eucalyptus species

• Grevillea

• Callistemon

• Leptospermum

• Lomandra