Mulga

Acacia Aneura

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Overview

Mulga, Acacia aneura, is a resilient evergreen shrub or small tree, reaching up to 26 feet tall. It boasts hardy, grey-green phyllodes and vibrant yellow flowers. Adaptable to arid environments and poor soils, it thrives in USDA zones 9-11. Its dense form and low water needs make it ideal for xeriscaping. Space plants approximately 10-20 feet apart to accommodate their canopy spread in mature landscapes.

Sun FullWater LowZones 8–11Climate Arid, Subtropical

Mulga (Acacia Aneura) — Mulga, Acacia aneura, is a resilient evergreen shrub or small tree, reaching up to 26 feet tall

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Low
USDA zones: 8–11

Shape & size

Mature height: 14–18 Ft.
Mature width: 12–16 Ft.

Classification

Family: Fabaceae
Climate: Arid, Subtropical

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Mulga (Acacia Aneura) — Adaptable to arid environments and poor soils, it thrives in USDA zones 9-11; requiring minimal water once established and, image 49

Mulga (Acacia Aneura) — Its dense form and low water needs make it ideal for xeriscaping; it boasts hardy, grey-green phyllodes and vibrant yellow, image 50

Mulga (Acacia Aneura) — Space plants approximately 10-20 feet apart to accommodate their canopy spread in mature landscapes; native to the, image 51

Mulga (Acacia Aneura) — identified botanically as Acacia aneura; consider its mature size and allow ample space for its canopy to develop, image 52

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