Mulga
Acacia aneura
Tough evergreen with silvery-green foliage. Excellent low-water screen.
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Schedule: Deep, infrequent — typically every 10–21 days mature, more often in summer establishment.
Emitters: Multiple large emitters or bubblers placed out at the drip line, not at the trunk.
Encourages deep roots and long-term tree stability. AE designs irrigation to expand as the tree matures.
Arizona yards have very different microclimates. West-facing walls, glass, artificial turf, pavers, travertine, porcelain, and pool decking all increase reflected heat. AE considers these before confirming placement.
- Mind clearance from pool deck
- Mind clearance from walls
AE verifies pool deck, paver, foundation, wall, and utility clearances before final planting.
Quick Facts
- Plant type
- Tree
- Mature size
- 15–20 ft tall, 10–15 ft wide
- Sun
- Full sun
- Water use
- Very low
- Evergreen / Deciduous
- Evergreen
- Thorns / spines
- None
- Litter level
- Low
- Pool area
- Good with placement
- Pet/kid placement
- Good
- Maintenance
- Very low
- Privacy value
- High
- Shade value
- Medium
- Native
- Desert-adapted
About Mulga
AE uses mulga often for clean, low-fuss privacy along walls.
Best uses: Privacy screening, evergreen structure
AE Designer Opinion
Design Uses
- Privacy screen
- Side yard
- Along walls
Care & Maintenance
- Very low water
- Minimal pruning
- Avoid overwatering
Pairs Well With
- Texas Sage
- Damianita
- Trailing Rosemary
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