PatternBaseStinking Wattle
Acacia cambagei, Fabaceae
Zones
9–11
Layer
Understory
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate
Guild Roles
Nitrogen FixerWindbreakShade ProviderPollinator Attractor
Growing Conditions
Sun
Full Sun (preferred)
Water
Low (established)Moderate (seedling)
Soil pH
6 – 8.5
Tolerances
Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.
Companion Plants
Antagonistic Plants
Wallangarra WattleAcacia adunca
Closely related Acacia species often exhibit competitive exclusion and may produce similar allelopathic compounds that affect each other
Ridge-fruited MalleeEucalyptus incrassataBoth species produce allelopathic compounds that inhibit germination and growth of competing plants, creating mutual suppression in close proximity
Uses
Functions
Nitrogen FixationErosion ControlWindbreakWildlife Habitat
Edible Parts
Seeds
Medicinal Uses
AntimicrobialWound Healing
Common Questions
What zones does Stinking Wattle grow in?
Stinking Wattle grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.
Is Stinking Wattle a nitrogen fixer?
Yes, Stinking Wattle is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.
What are good companion plants for Stinking Wattle?
Good companions for Stinking Wattle include Butterbush, Common Wheatgrass, Tall Spear Grass, Austral Themeda.
Design guilds with Stinking Wattle and see companion relationships visually.
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