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Earleaf Acacia

Acacia auriculiformis, Fabaceae

Zones
10a–13b
Layer
Canopy
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerMulch MakerWindbreak

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Low

Soil pH

5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Adzuki BeanVigna angularis
Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant
Torch AloeAloe arborescens
Nitrogen FixationWind ProtectionShade Provision

Antagonistic Plants

Bambara GroundnutVigna subterranea

Dense acacia shade and root compounds inhibit bambara groundnut pod development

Uses

Functions

Timber

Common Questions

What zones does Earleaf Acacia grow in?

Earleaf Acacia grows in USDA hardiness zones 10a through 13b.

Is Earleaf Acacia a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Earleaf Acacia is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Earleaf Acacia?

Good companions for Earleaf Acacia include Adzuki Bean, Torch Aloe.

Design guilds with Earleaf Acacia and see companion relationships visually.

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