The Acacia ramuiosa, commonly known as the horse mulga, prefers arid and semi-arid climates. It thrives in regions with low to moderate rainfall and is highly adaptable to sandy and calcareous soils. This plant can tolerate a wide range of altitudes. It is often found in various parts of Australia, excluding Victoria and Tasmania.
Horse mulga
Acacia ramulosa, commonly known as horse mulga, is a native Australian plant found in all states except Victoria and Tasmania. It is a drought-tolerant species that can grow up to 2-6 meters in height. It is often used as a windbreak on sandy and calcareous soils and is known for its moderate palatability and nutritive value.
Acacia ramuiosa
Australia
- The horse mulga, also known as Acacia ramuiosa, is native to all states of Australia except Victoria and Tasmania. - It can grow to a height of 2 - 6 meters and has a similar or greater spread. - The plant is highly drought tolerant, requiring a minimum rainfall of 150 - 200 mm. - It has moderate palatability and nutritive value. - Horse mulga is useful for windbreaks, particularly on sandy and calcareous soils. - It has a moderate to fast growth rate. - Horse mulga often grows alongside Acacia aneura and Casuarina cristata.
- Sandy and calcareous soils - Moderate to fast growth rate
Native to all states of Australia except Victoria and Tasmania, growing to 2 - 6 m high and the same or more across. It is very drought tolerant (150 - 200 mm minimum rainfall), and has moderate palatability and nutritive value. Useful for windbreak on sandy and calcareous soils having a moderate to fast growth rate. Companions include Acacia aneura and Casuarina cristata.