Red Acacia

Acacia seyal, Fabaceae

Zones

9–12

Layer

Canopy

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerShade ProviderWindbreakMulch MakerProducer

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

Bead-bean TreeMaerua angolensis

Nitrogen FixationShade ProvisionBeneficial Insect Habitat

African MesquiteProsopis africana

Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant

SaguaroCarnegiea gigantea

Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant

Desert BeanMaerua crassifolia

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Antagonistic Plants

Red-bark False ThornVachellia reficiens

Related Acacia species compete for nitrogen resources and produce tannins that inhibit nearby germination

Sonoran Palo BreaCercidium praecox

Leguminous desert trees compete for nitrogen resources and produce inhibitory tannin compounds

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationGum ProductionWindbreakErosion ControlShade

Edible Parts

GumSeedsPods

Medicinal Uses

DigestiveWound HealingAnti-Inflammatory

Common Questions

What zones does Red Acacia grow in?

Red Acacia grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 12.

Is Red Acacia a nitrogen fixer?

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

What are good companion plants for Red Acacia?

Good companions for Red Acacia include Bead-bean Tree, African Mesquite, Saguaro, Desert Bean.

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