Crowded-leaf Wattle

Acacia conferta, Fabaceae

Zones

9–11

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerPollinator AttractorWindbreakBeneficial 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

Tall Rice FlowerPimelea ligustrina

Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant

Creek Mat-rushLomandra hystrix

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Clustered EverlastingChrysocephalum semipapposum

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Stiped Wallaby GrassRytidosperma racemosum

Nitrogen FixationPhysical Support

Antagonistic Plants

Forde's Tussock GrassPoa fordeana

Dense acacia stands can suppress grass growth through root competition and allelopathic compounds

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationErosion ControlWildlife HabitatWindbreakFire Break

Edible Parts

Seeds

Medicinal Uses

AntisepticWound Healing

Common Questions

What zones does Crowded-leaf Wattle grow in?

Crowded-leaf Wattle grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

Is Crowded-leaf Wattle a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Crowded-leaf Wattle is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Crowded-leaf Wattle?

Good companions for Crowded-leaf Wattle include Tall Rice Flower, Creek Mat-rush, Clustered Everlasting, Stiped Wallaby Grass.

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