Dead Finish

Acacia tetragonophylla, Fabaceae

Zones

9–11

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerGround CoverWindbreakPollinator Attractor

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

Seaberry SaltbushRhagodia candolleana

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Sickle Love GrassEragrostis falcata

Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant

Old Man SaltbushAtriplex nummularia

Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant

Antagonistic Plants

Cole's WattleAcacia colei

Closely related desert Acacias compete for limited water and nutrients in arid conditions

Uses

Functions

Erosion ControlSoil BuildingWildlife HabitatFire Break

Edible Parts

Seeds

Medicinal Uses

AntisepticWound Healing

Common Questions

What zones does Dead Finish grow in?

Dead Finish grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

Is Dead Finish a nitrogen fixer?

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

What are good companion plants for Dead Finish?

Good companions for Dead Finish include Seaberry Saltbush, Sickle Love Grass, Old Man Saltbush.

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