Acacia anuera

Mulga, True Mulga, Acacia Mulga

OVERVIEW:

Acacia aneura, commonly known as the Mulga, is a member of the Fabaceae family. This genus is highly variable in form, height and shape and can be grown as a shrub or small tree. The needle-like leaves (phyllodes) grow 3 to 11 centimeters long, with very fine hairs giving the foliage an attractive silvery-grey appearance. Small bright-yellow flowers form spikes 1.5 to 2 centimeters long. Flowering may occur at any time of the year but is most common between March and October. Thin, flat pods 2 to 5 centimeters long also grow to contain edible brown seeds. Best planted in full sun, alkaline soils, or sandy loams with low supplementary watering. Scarified pre-soaked seeds are easily propagated through germination and semi-hardwood cuttings can also be rooted successfully but only during the summer months.

CLASSIFICATION:

Scientific Name: Acacia anuera

Common Name: Mulga

Family: Fabaceae

Suggested Uses: Residential or commercial small desert tree, screen, informal hedge, parking lot tree

CHARACTERISTICS:

Height: 15 - 20ft

Foliage: needle-like phyllodes

Flower: bright-yellow flowers

Bloom Period: March -October

Fruit: Edible brown seeds

Bark: brown, textured

ENVIRONMENT:

Sun: Full sun

Water: Low moisture

Soil: alkaline soils, or sandy loams

USDA Zone: 8-11