Mulga Tree

Arbutus

About Mulga Tree and Arbutus

Mulga Tree

Arbutus

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Australia

Types

Acacia aneura, Corkwood

Number of Varieties

1512

0 40000

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Habitat

Scrubs, tussock grasslands, Upland savannas

All sorts of environments

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-117-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-10

9-6

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Twisted/Contorted

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

550.00 cm460.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

370.00 cm240.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Lemon yellow

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Gray Green

Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Blue Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Blue Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Blue Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Blue Green

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Long Narrow

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Winter

Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not water excessively

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning

Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season

Pests and Diseases

Insects, Root rot

Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Birds

Allergy

Asthma, Eye irritation, Headache, Nose Irritation, Throat itching, Vomiting

allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, soil stabilisation

Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Sap, Seeds

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Used as a dye, Wood is used fore making tools

Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Shade Trees, Street Trees

Feature Plant, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ACACIA aneura

Arbutus menziesii

Common Name

Mulga, True Mulga

Arbutus

In Hindi

Mulga

सदाबहार

In German

Mulga

Erdbeerbaum

In French

Mulga

arbousier

In Spanish

Mulga

Arbitus

In Greek

mulga

κουμαριά

In Portuguese

Mulga

árbuto

In Polish

Mulga

mącznik

In Latin

Mulga

arbutus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Ericales

Family

Fabaceae

Ericaceae

Genus

Acacia

Arbutus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Arbutoideae

Number of Species

308

1 27800

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Properties of Mulga Tree and Arbutus

Wondering what are the properties of Mulga Tree and Arbutus? We provide you with everything About Mulga Tree and Arbutus. Mulga Tree doesn't have thorns and Arbutus doesn't have thorns. Also Mulga Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Mulga Tree has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eye irritation, Headache, Nose Irritation, Throat itching and Vomiting and Arbutus has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eye irritation, Headache, Nose Irritation, Throat itching and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Mulga Tree and Arbutus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Mulga Tree and Arbutus

Season and care of Mulga Tree and Arbutus is important to know. While considering everything about Mulga Tree and Arbutus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mulga Tree season is Spring and Arbutus season is Spring. The type of soil for Mulga Tree is Loam, Sand and for Arbutus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mulga Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Arbutus is Acidic, Neutral.

Mulga Tree and Arbutus Physical Information

Mulga Tree and Arbutus physical information is very important for comparison. Mulga Tree height is 550.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Mulga Tree and Arbutus are as follows:

Mulga Tree flower color: Lemon yellow
Mulga Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Arbutus flower color: White
Arbutus leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Mulga Tree and Arbutus

Care of Mulga Tree and Arbutus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mulga Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Arbutus pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mulga Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arbutus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.