Broad-leaved Mulga

Acacia eriopoda, Fabaceae

Zones

9–11

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerNitrogen FixerWindbreakShade Provider

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Heart-leaf Desert RoseMaerua subcordata

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Bead-bean TreeMaerua angolensis

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Sweet AcaciaAcacia farnesiana

Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

Boab TreeAdansonia gregorii

Shade ProvisionNitrogen FixationWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Salam AcaciaAcacia ehrenbergiana

Related Acacia species with overlapping root systems and potential chemical interference

Uses

Functions

Erosion ControlFodder ProductionWindbreakSoil Improvement

Edible Parts

Seeds

Medicinal Uses

AntisepticWound Healing

Common Questions

What zones does Broad-leaved Mulga grow in?

Broad-leaved Mulga grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

Is Broad-leaved Mulga a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Broad-leaved Mulga is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Broad-leaved Mulga?

Good companions for Broad-leaved Mulga include Heart-leaf Desert Rose, Bead-bean Tree, Sweet Acacia, Boab Tree.

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