Acacia craspedocarpa – Broad-leaved Mulga
-
- 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 |
| Scientific Name: | Acacia craspedocarpa |
| Common Name: | Wattle |
| Other Common Names: | Broad-leaved Mulga, Hop mulga |
| Plant Type: | Small tree, Large shrub |
| Height: | 1.2 ~ 5 metres |
| Width: | 2 ~ 4 metres |
| Flower Colour: | Yellow |
| Flowering Time: | Spring |
| Ph Level: | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Type: | Clay, Loamy, Clay loam, Poor soil |
| Plant Environment: | Low maintenance garden, Container growing, Drought resistant |
| Climate Zone: | Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Semi-arid |
| Light: | Sunny, Light shade |
| Planting Season: | Spring |
| Growth Habit: | Evergreen, Open foliage, Spreading |
| Lifespan: | Perennial |
| Soil Moisture: | Well-drained |
| Propagation Method: | Seed |
| Frost Tolerance: | Tolerates heavy frost |
| Plant Usage: | Screen, Windbreak |
| Special Features: | Decorative fruit, Erosion control, Pollution tolerant, Fast growing |
| Attracts Wildlife: | Bees, Seed eating birds |
The information provided on the Gardening With Angus website is provided for general educational purposes about a variety of Australian plants. We recommend you seek further advice from qualified professionals regarding your own individual circumstances. Further disclaimer information>>
WHERE TO GET YOUR PLANT
Once you have found the plant that looks right for you, the next step is where to buy it.
Most nurseries stock a good range of plants, but due to space and supplies, they may not always have the plant that you are searching for in stock. If they don’t, they may be able to order it in for you if you request it.
Specialist nurseries are also able to give great advice, and if they don’t have the plant you have planned on, they can often suggest alternatives that will also work well for you.
Below is a list of our favourite specialist nurseries. Click on the links for their details-
The Wildflower Place Erina – NSW
Newcastle Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Harvest Seeds And Native Plant Nursery – Sydney – NSW
Native Grace Nursery – Robertson NSW
Wariapendi Nursery – Colo Vale NSW
Sydney Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Geelong Native Plants – Victoria
Wimmera Native Nursery – Victoria
Forest Heart eco-Nursery – Maleny Queensland
Natives R Us – Traveston – Queensland
Manuka Native Nursery – South Australia
MAIL ORDER NURSERIES –
Angus recommends Bush Tucker fertiliser for native plants.