Jumping Jack Wattle

Acacia enterocarpa, Fabaceae

Zones

9–11

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerWindbreakPollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect Habitat

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

ButterbushPittosporum angustifolium

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Sickle Love GrassEragrostis falcata

Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant

Berry SaltbushAtriplex semibaccata

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Desert RaisinSolanum centrale

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Old Man SaltbushAtriplex nummularia

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Narrow-leaved WattleAcacia longissima

Related Acacia species compete intensely for similar soil resources and growing space

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationErosion ControlWildlife HabitatWindbreak

Edible Parts

Seeds

Common Questions

What zones does Jumping Jack Wattle grow in?

Jumping Jack Wattle grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

Is Jumping Jack Wattle a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Jumping Jack Wattle is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Jumping Jack Wattle?

Good companions for Jumping Jack Wattle include Butterbush, Sickle Love Grass, Berry Saltbush, Desert Raisin, Old Man Saltbush.

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