Umbrella Thorn Acacia

Acacia raddiana, Fabaceae

Zones

9–11

Layer

Canopy

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerShade ProviderWindbreakProducer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Salam AcaciaAcacia ehrenbergiana

Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

Moroccan CaperCapparis cartilaginea

Shade ProvisionNitrogen Fixation

Port Royal SennaSenna italica

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Sahel BlepharisBlepharis edulis

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Antagonistic Plants

Sahara Umbrella ThornVachellia tortilis subsp. raddiana

These closely related Acacia species compete for similar resources and occupy similar ecological niches in arid environments

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationShade CreationWindbreakGum ProductionErosion Control

Edible Parts

GumSeedsPods

Medicinal Uses

Wound HealingDigestive Aid

Common Questions

What zones does Umbrella Thorn Acacia grow in?

Umbrella Thorn Acacia grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

Is Umbrella Thorn Acacia a nitrogen fixer?

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

What are good companion plants for Umbrella Thorn Acacia?

Good companions for Umbrella Thorn Acacia include Salam Acacia, Moroccan Caper, Port Royal Senna, Sahel Blepharis.

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