Cole's Wattle

Acacia colei, Fabaceae

Zones

9–11

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

ProducerNitrogen FixerWindbreakPollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Sickle Love GrassEragrostis falcata

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Desert RaisinSolanum centrale

Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant

Old Man SaltbushAtriplex nummularia

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Dead FinishAcacia tetragonophylla

Closely related desert Acacias compete for limited water and nutrients in arid conditions

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationErosion ControlWildlife HabitatFire BreakWindbreak

Edible Parts

SeedsGum

Medicinal Uses

Wound HealingAnti-Inflammatory

Common Questions

What zones does Cole's Wattle grow in?

Cole's Wattle grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

Is Cole's Wattle a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Cole's Wattle is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Cole's Wattle?

Good companions for Cole's Wattle include Sickle Love Grass, Desert Raisin, Old Man Saltbush.

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