Gum Arabic Tree

Acacia senegal, Fabaceae

Zones

10–11

Layer

Understory

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerProducer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Low

Soil pH

5.5 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Black-Eyed PeaVigna unguiculata

Nitrogen FixationShade ProvisionWind Protection

ChickpeaCicer arietinum

Nitrogen FixationShade ProvisionWind Protection

Sorghum-Sudan GrassSorghum x drummondii

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Iron Clay CowpeaVigna unguiculata cover

Nitrogen FixationShade ProvisionNutrient Accumulation

LentilLens culinaris

Nitrogen FixationShade ProvisionWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Grain SorghumSorghum bicolor

Gum arabic tree roots compete with sorghum and may produce growth-inhibiting compounds

Uses

Functions

Food

Common Questions

What zones does Gum Arabic Tree grow in?

Gum Arabic Tree grows in USDA hardiness zones 10 through 11.

Is Gum Arabic Tree a nitrogen fixer?

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

What are good companion plants for Gum Arabic Tree?

Good companions for Gum Arabic Tree include Black-Eyed Pea, Chickpea, Sorghum-Sudan Grass, Iron Clay Cowpea, Lentil.

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