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blue-leaved wattle

Acacia erubescens, Fabaceae

Zones
8–11
Layer
Canopy
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

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

Gorse Bitter-peaDaviesia ulicifolia
Nitrogen FixationPollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Wright's BuckwheatEriogonum wrightii
Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing
Desert ivy gourdCoccinia sessilifolia
Physical SupportShade Provision

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationWindbreakTimberErosion Control

Edible Parts

SeedsGum

Common Questions

What zones does blue-leaved wattle grow in?

blue-leaved wattle grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

Is blue-leaved wattle a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, blue-leaved wattle is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for blue-leaved wattle?

Good companions for blue-leaved wattle include Gorse Bitter-pea, Wright's Buckwheat, Desert ivy gourd.

Design guilds with blue-leaved wattle and see companion relationships visually.

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