Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Mediterranean, Central Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Scrubs, tussock grasslands, Upland savannas
fencerows, Forest edges, mine spoils, Old fields, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, sand dunes
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
2-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
White, Yellow green, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gray Green
Yellow, Silver
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
pruning needed for strong structure
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Root rot
Canker, fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Headache, Nose Irritation, Throat itching, Vomiting
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Wood is used fore making tools
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ACACIA aneura
ELAEAGNUS angustifolia
Common Name
Mulga, True Mulga
Russian Olive
In German
Mulga
russische Olive
In French
Mulga
Olive russe
In Spanish
Mulga
oliva ruso
In Greek
mulga
Ρωσική Ελιάς
In Portuguese
Mulga
Olive russo
In Polish
Mulga
rosyjski Olive
In Latin
Mulga
Russian Olive
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Mulga Tree and Russian Olive
Wondering what are the properties of Mulga Tree and Russian Olive? We provide you with everything About Mulga Tree and Russian Olive. Mulga Tree doesn't have thorns and Russian Olive 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 Russian Olive 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 Russian Olive and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mulga Tree and Russian Olive
Season and care of Mulga Tree and Russian Olive is important to know. While considering everything about Mulga Tree and Russian Olive Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mulga Tree season is Spring and Russian Olive season is Spring. The type of soil for Mulga Tree is Loam, Sand and for Russian Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mulga Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Russian Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mulga Tree and Russian Olive Physical Information
Mulga Tree and Russian Olive physical information is very important for comparison. Mulga Tree height is 550.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Russian Olive height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Mulga Tree and Russian Olive are as follows:
Mulga Tree flower color: Lemon yellow
Mulga Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Russian Olive flower color: White, Yellow green and Silver
- Russian Olive leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Silver
Care of Mulga Tree and Russian Olive
Care of Mulga Tree and Russian Olive include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mulga Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Russian Olive pruning is done pruning needed for strong structure. In summer Mulga Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Russian Olive needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.