Botanical Name
Acacia craspedocarpa
Common Name
Broad-leaved Mulga
Description
Acacia craspedocarpa ‘Broad-leaved Mulga’ is a compact, slow-growing shrub or small tree reaching 2–4 m high and 2–3 m wide. It features broad, rounded grey-green phyllodes and produces bright yellow, ball-shaped flowers mainly in winter and spring. Native to the semi-arid interior of Western Australia, it thrives in well-drained soils and full sun. Extremely drought-tolerant and hardy, it suits waterwise gardens, feature planting, containers, and dry native landscapes.
Plant Category
Large Shrubs
Size (H x W)
2–4 m high and 2–3 m wide
Native to semi-arid regions of central Western Australia, particularly around the Murchison and Gascoyne areas, where it grows in stony or sandy soils on plains and rocky hills.
Kuranga respectfully acknowledges the traditional owners, the Wurundjeri people, as the custodians of this land. We pay respect to all Aboriginal community Elders, past and present, who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the history of the region.
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