Mulga Tree

Silverthorn

About Mulga Tree and Silverthorn

Mulga Tree

Silverthorn

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Shrub

Origin

Australia

China, Japan

Types

Acacia aneura, Corkwood

Number of Varieties

155

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Habitat

Scrubs, tussock grasslands, Upland savannas

subtropical regions, Temperate Regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-116-9

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AHS Heat Zone

12-10

9-7

Sunset Zone

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

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

550.00 cm300.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

370.00 cm300.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Lemon yellow

White, Silver

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Gray Green

Reddish Plum

Leaf Color in Spring

Blue Green

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Leaf Color in Summer

Blue Green

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Leaf Color in Fall

Blue Green

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Leaf Color in Winter

Blue Green

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Shape

Leaf Shape

Long Narrow

broad, flat

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

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Winter

Fall, Late Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Pollution, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not water excessively

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

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

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Insects, Root rot

Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Birds

Allergy

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

Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover

Beauty Benefits

Skin irritation

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, soil stabilisation

Fixes Nitrogen

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Sap, Seeds

Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem

Other Uses

Used as a dye, Wood is used fore making tools

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Shade Trees, Street Trees

Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ACACIA aneura

Elaeagnus pungens

Common Name

Mulga, True Mulga

Silverthorn

In Hindi

Mulga

Silverthorn

In German

Mulga

Silverthorn

In French

Mulga

Silverthorn

In Spanish

Mulga

Silverthorn

In Greek

mulga

Silverthorn

In Portuguese

Mulga

Silverthorn

In Polish

Mulga

Silverthorn

In Latin

Mulga

Silverthorn

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Rhamnales

Family

Fabaceae

Elaeagnaceae

Genus

Acacia

Elaeagnus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

3070

1 27800

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Properties of Mulga Tree and Silverthorn

Wondering what are the properties of Mulga Tree and Silverthorn? We provide you with everything About Mulga Tree and Silverthorn. Mulga Tree doesn't have thorns and Silverthorn 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 Silverthorn 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 Silverthorn and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Mulga Tree and Silverthorn

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

Mulga Tree and Silverthorn Physical Information

Mulga Tree and Silverthorn physical information is very important for comparison. Mulga Tree height is 550.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Mulga Tree and Silverthorn are as follows:

Mulga Tree flower color: Lemon yellow
Mulga Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna

Care of Mulga Tree and Silverthorn

Care of Mulga Tree and Silverthorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mulga Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Silverthorn pruning is done 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 Silverthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.