Witchetty Bush

Acacia kempeana, Fabaceae

Zones

8–11

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Slow

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerGround CoverBeneficial Insect HabitatPollinator AttractorPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6.5 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Desert RaisinSolanum centrale

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Tall Rice FlowerPimelea ligustrina

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Bush TomatoSolanum chippendalei

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Acorn BanksiaBanksia prionotes

Pollinator SharingNitrogen Fixation

Antagonistic Plants

Central Australian Cabbage PalmLivistona mariae

Palm creates dense shade canopy that inhibits Witchetty Bush establishment

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationErosion ControlInsect Host PlantTraditional Food Source

Edible Parts

SeedsRoot Larvae Habitat

Medicinal Uses

Antiseptic BarkDigestive Aid

Common Questions

What zones does Witchetty Bush grow in?

Witchetty Bush grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

Is Witchetty Bush a nitrogen fixer?

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

What are good companion plants for Witchetty Bush?

Good companions for Witchetty Bush include Desert Raisin, Tall Rice Flower, Bush Tomato, Acorn Banksia.

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