Candle Thorn

Acacia hebeclada, Fabaceae

Zones

9–11

Layer

Understory

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerWindbreakShade ProviderBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Hairy SterculiaSterculia setigera

Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant

Bushman's PoisonAdenium swazicum

Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant

Desert BeanMaerua crassifolia

Nitrogen FixationShade ProvisionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Catclaw AcaciaAcacia greggii

Related Acacia species competing for similar soil resources and growing space in arid regions

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationWindbreakLiving FenceShade CreationSoil Improvement

Edible Parts

Seed PodsGum

Medicinal Uses

AntimicrobialWound Healing

Common Questions

What zones does Candle Thorn grow in?

Candle Thorn grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

Is Candle Thorn a nitrogen fixer?

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

What are good companion plants for Candle Thorn?

Good companions for Candle Thorn include Hairy Sterculia, Bushman's Poison, Desert Bean.

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