Narrow-leaf Wattle

Acacia linearifolia, Fabaceae

Zones

9–11

Layer

Understory

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerWindbreakPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

5 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Pacific BayberryMyrica californica

Nitrogen FixationNutrient Accumulation

Prickly Giant BambooGigantochloa pruriens

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Pale Desert ThornLycium pallidum

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Antagonistic Plants

Trini's GuaduaGuadua trinii

Large bamboo competes intensely with tree species for light and growing space

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationWindbreakPioneer SpeciesErosion ControlFire Protection

Edible Parts

Seeds

Medicinal Uses

Bark Astringent

Common Questions

What zones does Narrow-leaf Wattle grow in?

Narrow-leaf Wattle grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

Is Narrow-leaf Wattle a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Narrow-leaf Wattle is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Narrow-leaf Wattle?

Good companions for Narrow-leaf Wattle include Pacific Bayberry, Prickly Giant Bamboo, Pale Desert Thorn.

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