Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
Australia
North Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Scrubs, tussock grasslands, Upland savannas
Desert, Rocky Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Availble
Habit
Upright/Erect
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gray Green
Black, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Moist but well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Winter
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Moisture
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Root rot
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Headache, Nose Irritation, Throat itching, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Wood is used fore making tools
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACACIA aneura
Myrtus nivellei
Common Name
Mulga, True Mulga
Saharan myrtle
In Hindi
Mulga
Saharan myrtle
In German
Mulga
Saharan myrtle
In French
Mulga
myrte subsaharienne
In Spanish
Mulga
mirto subsahariana
In Greek
mulga
Σαχάρας μυρτιά
In Portuguese
Mulga
murta Saharan
In Polish
Mulga
mirt Subsaharyjskiej
In Latin
Mulga
myrto Saharan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Myrtaceae
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 Saharan Myrtle
Wondering what are the properties of Mulga Tree and Saharan Myrtle? We provide you with everything About Mulga Tree and Saharan Myrtle. Mulga Tree doesn't have thorns and Saharan Myrtle 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 Saharan Myrtle 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 Saharan Myrtle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mulga Tree and Saharan Myrtle
Season and care of Mulga Tree and Saharan Myrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Mulga Tree and Saharan Myrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mulga Tree season is Spring and Saharan Myrtle season is Spring. The type of soil for Mulga Tree is Loam, Sand and for Saharan Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mulga Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Saharan Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Mulga Tree and Saharan Myrtle Physical Information
Mulga Tree and Saharan Myrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Mulga Tree height is 550.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Saharan Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Mulga Tree and Saharan Myrtle are as follows:
Mulga Tree flower color: Lemon yellow
Mulga Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Saharan Myrtle flower color: White
- Saharan Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Mulga Tree and Saharan Myrtle
Care of Mulga Tree and Saharan Myrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mulga Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Saharan Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Mulga Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Saharan Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.