White Thorn Wattle

Acacia glutinosa, Fabaceae

Zones

9–11

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerWindbreakPollinator AttractorPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Purple Apple BerryBillardiera longiflora

Nitrogen FixationPhysical Support

GunyangSolanum vescum

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Broken LovegrassEragrostis interrupta

Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant

Antagonistic Plants

Ranji BushAcacia pyrifolia

Congeneric Acacia species typically compete for similar resources and may exhibit allelopathic interactions

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationErosion ControlWildlife HabitatFire Break

Edible Parts

SeedFlowerSap

Medicinal Uses

AntisepticWound Healing

Common Questions

What zones does White Thorn Wattle grow in?

White Thorn Wattle grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

Is White Thorn Wattle a nitrogen fixer?

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

What are good companion plants for White Thorn Wattle?

Good companions for White Thorn Wattle include Purple Apple Berry, Gunyang, Broken Lovegrass.

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