Umbrella Bush

Acacia ligulata, Fabaceae

Zones

8–11

Layer

Shrub

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

Argentine ScrewbeanProsopis strombulifera

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

BerriganEremophila longifolia

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Fairy DusterCalliandra eriophylla

Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

Turpentine BushEremophila alternifolia

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect HabitatPest Deterrent

Violet Prickly PearOpuntia gosseliniana

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Antagonistic Plants

French TamariskTamarix gallica

Tamarix allelopathic compounds suppress Acacia establishment and growth

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationWindbreakShade CreationSoil Improvement

Edible Parts

Seeds

Medicinal Uses

AntisepticWound Healing

Common Questions

What zones does Umbrella Bush grow in?

Umbrella Bush grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

Is Umbrella Bush a nitrogen fixer?

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

What are good companion plants for Umbrella Bush?

Good companions for Umbrella Bush include Argentine Screwbean, Berrigan, Fairy Duster, Turpentine Bush, Violet Prickly Pear.

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