Phulai

Acacia modesta, Fabaceae

Zones

9–12

Layer

Understory

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerWindbreakShade ProviderProducer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

7 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Flexible MesquiteProsopis flexuosa

Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant

Etcho CactusStenocereus beneckei

Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant

Wild Drumstick TreeMoringa peregrina

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Round-leaved JujubeZiziphus rotundifolia

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

French TamariskTamarix gallica

Tamarix allelopathic effects strongly inhibit nitrogen-fixing legumes including Acacia species

Mopane TreeColophospermum mopane

Two large tree species may compete intensely for light and root space when mature

Uses

Functions

Erosion ControlNitrogen FixationWindbreakFuel Production

Edible Parts

PodsSeedsGum

Medicinal Uses

AstringentSkin Treatment

Common Questions

What zones does Phulai grow in?

Phulai grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 12.

Is Phulai a nitrogen fixer?

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

What are good companion plants for Phulai?

Good companions for Phulai include Flexible Mesquite, Etcho Cactus, Wild Drumstick Tree, Round-leaved Jujube.

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