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Mulga Acacia
Scientific Name: Acacia aneura F. Muell.
Synonym: Racosperma aneurum
Family: Fabaceae

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Recommended Temperature Zone: sunset: 8-9,11-24 USDA: 8b-12 Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 15°F (-9°C) Sun Exposure: Full sun, will take reflected heat, to light shade Origin: Australia Growth Habits: Evergreen shrub or small tree, slowly up to 15 feet tall (4.5 m) or more, 10 feet in spread (3 m); linear, leathery, silver to green phyllodes Watering Needs: Little water when established, drought tolerant, grows faster with some moisture. Propagation: Seeds, heeled semi hardwood cuttings in summer

Cultural Practices:
The yellow rod-shaped flowers come in 0.75 inch long spikes (2 cm) in the spring.

Propagation:
The seeds should be fresh, scarified, and pre soaked for 12 hours, then sown at 70-80°F (21-26°C). They should germinate in less than a month.