Acacia aneura
Mulga
Description
A slow growing erect graceful tree reaches 20' x 15'. Has an open crown. Narrow linear phyllodes are leathery and somewhat variable from silver to green. Tiny rod shaped yellow flowers appear in spring and are followed by flat oblong seed pods. Needs only monthly water when established. Native to the Austrailan Desert.
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
12-25'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Grey Green, Silver
Bark Color
Grey
Fruit Color
Brown
Fruit Season
Summer
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Spanish
Accenting Features
Multi-trunk Tree, Silhouette, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Background, Entry, Patio, Street Tree, Swimming Pool, Walls / Fences, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Screen, Shade Tree, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.