PatternBaseCatclaw Acacia
Acacia greggii, Fabaceae
Zones
8–11
Layer
Understory
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate
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
Elephant TreeBursera microphylla
Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant
Whitethorn AcaciaVachellia constrictaNitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat
Desert Bird of ParadiseCaesalpinia gilliesiiPollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Tree ChollaCylindropuntia imbricataNitrogen FixationNurse Plant
Beavertail CactusOpuntia basilarisNitrogen FixationNurse Plant
Erect Prickly PearOpuntia strictaNitrogen FixationNurse Plant
SaguaroCarnegiea giganteaNurse PlantShade Provision
Antagonistic Plants
Sahara Umbrella ThornVachellia tortilis subsp. raddiana
Related acacia species compete for similar resources and growing conditions
Candle ThornAcacia hebecladaRelated Acacia species competing for similar soil resources and growing space in arid regions
Worm-bark AlbiziaAlbizia anthelminticaRelated leguminous trees competing for similar resources despite nitrogen fixation capability
Uses
Functions
Soil ImprovementErosion ControlWildlife HabitatHoney Production
Edible Parts
SeedsPodsFlowers
Medicinal Uses
AntimicrobialWound HealingDigestive
Common Questions
What zones does Catclaw Acacia grow in?
Catclaw Acacia grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.
Is Catclaw Acacia a nitrogen fixer?
Yes, Catclaw Acacia is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.
What are good companion plants for Catclaw Acacia?
Good companions for Catclaw Acacia include Elephant Tree, Whitethorn Acacia, Desert Bird of Paradise, Tree Cholla, Beavertail Cactus.
Design guilds with Catclaw Acacia and see companion relationships visually.
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