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Mangium Acacia

Acacia mangium, Fabaceae

Zones
10–12
Layer
Canopy
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerMulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

4.5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Mung BeanVigna radiata
Nitrogen FixationShade ProvisionNurse Plant
Arabica CoffeeCoffea arabica
Nitrogen FixationShade ProvisionWind Protection
MacadamiaMacadamia integrifolia
Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Nodding OnionAllium cernuum

Fast-growing acacia creates heavy shade and produces compounds inhibiting native allium species

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationTimber

Common Questions

What zones does Mangium Acacia grow in?

Mangium Acacia grows in USDA hardiness zones 10 through 12.

Is Mangium Acacia a nitrogen fixer?

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

What are good companion plants for Mangium Acacia?

Good companions for Mangium Acacia include Mung Bean, Arabica Coffee, Macadamia.

Design guilds with Mangium Acacia and see companion relationships visually.

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