Acacia craspedocarpa – Broad-leaved Mulga

Acacia craspedocarpa - broad-leaf mulga wattle

Acacia craspedocarpa - broad-leaf mulga wattle
Acacia craspedocarpa - broad-leaf mulga wattle

This Acacia would make a wonderful addition to the garden as it is quite adaptable and decorative, particularly the seed pods. Flowers are a vibrant yellow colour. A great plant for semi-arid gardens, it is tolerant of both frost and drought once established, and is also suitable for container planting. It can grow to a small tree, but generally grows to a medium or large shrub.

Family : Fabaceae

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Plant Type : Small tree, Large shrub

Width : 4

Flowering Time : Spring

Soil Type : Clay, Loamy, Clay loam, Poor soil

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Semi-arid

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Open foliage, Spreading

Soil Moisture : Well-drained

Special Uses : Decorative fruit, Erosion control, Pollution tolerant, Fast growing

Scientific Name: Acacia craspedocarpa

Common Name : Wattle

Height : 5

Flower Color : Yellow

pH Level : Acid, Neutral

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Container growing, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates heavy frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Seed eating birds

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Acacia craspedocarpa – Broad-leaved Mulga