Acacia aneura (mulga) — Bushy

Overview

Acacia aneura is a bushy trees in the genus Acacia, part of the Fabaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Acacia aneura grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens and mediterranean climate plants.

About

Acacia aneura, commonly known as mulga, is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae and is endemic to inland Australia. It is a variable shrub or small tree with flat, narrowly linear to elliptic phyllodes, cylindrical spikes of bright yellow flowers and more or less flat and straight, leathery pods. In the garden it prefers full sun and loam and sand soil. In UK gardens it is half-hardy and may need winter protection in colder areas (RHS H3). Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens and mediterranean climate plants. It tolerates acid and neutral soils, moist but well-drained, well-drained conditions and south-facing and west-facing aspects. Plant in fertile, well-drained soil. Provide support.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Acacia

Sunlight: Full sun
Soil type: Loam, Sand
Soil pH: Acid, Neutral
Soil moisture: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Aspect: South-facing, West-facing
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H3

Plant details

Acacia aneura size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Trees
Habit: Bushy
Foliage: Evergreen
Suggested uses: City and courtyard gardens, Mediterranean climate plants

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Acacia aneura

Propagation: Propagate by seed at a minimum of 18°C in spring. Soak in warm water until seeed swells. Root semi-hardwood cuttings in summer
Pest resistance: May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite under glass
Disease resistance: May be susceptible to honey fungus