White-stem Wattle

Acacia grevillei, Fabaceae

Zones

9–11

Layer

Understory

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerWindbreakShade ProviderBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Spotted Emu BushEremophila maculata

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Yellow Dragon FruitHylocereus megalanthus

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Indian CarallumaCaralluma fimbriata

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Antagonistic Plants

Gorse Bitter-peaDaviesia ulicifolia

Australian Fabaceae with known allelopathic interactions and competitive exclusion

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationErosion ControlWindbreakLiving Fence

Edible Parts

SeedsGum

Medicinal Uses

Wound HealingAntiseptic

Common Questions

What zones does White-stem Wattle grow in?

White-stem Wattle grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

Is White-stem Wattle a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, White-stem 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-stem Wattle?

Good companions for White-stem Wattle include Spotted Emu Bush, Yellow Dragon Fruit, Indian Caralluma.

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