QuestionsHow to growTrees and ShrubsFrost damagefrost/snow 0 Vote Up Vote Down clare stokes asked 14 years ago has my purple acacia tree died in the recent weather conditions in Cork? gone dusty/dry looking. New in spring 2010. 1 Answers 0 Vote Up Vote Down Gerry Daly Staff answered 7 years ago Young acacia trees are very prone to frost damage. Wait and see if there is any re-growth, but it is unlikely.Â