Uses: An ornamental tree for specimen planting that provides light shade. Requires well drained loams or sands. Variable in form and habit, very drought tolerant. Valuable stock feed in dryer areas. Easily killed by bushfire
Note: The hard and durable timber is often used for fence posts. When burnt the timber puts out intense heat.
Cultural note: Mulga seeds are an important food source for First Nations peoples. Seeds are usually roasted and then ground to a paste that tastes similar to peanut butter. The hard wood is used in making hunting implements, tools and tourist artefacts.
Note: This species is provisionally classified Schedule 2, Regulation 24.3 under the Sewerage Act and requires written SA Water approval prior to planting in streets or roads.

This plant is indigenous to the following botanical regions of South Australia.

:NW: North Western  
:LE: Lake Eyre   
:NU: Nullarbor   
:GT: Gairdner-Torrens   
:FR: Flinders Rangers  
:EA: Eastern   
:EP: Eyre Peninsula
:MU: Murray

For detail on these regions refer to the user guide.