Juniper Wattle

Acacia ulicifolia, Fabaceae

Zones

8–10

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerPollinator AttractorWindbreakBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Alpine Mint BushProstanthera cuneata

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Native GlycineAustrodolichos errabundus

Nitrogen FixationPhysical Support

Stout Bamboo GrassAustrostipa ramosissima

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Creek Mat-rushLomandra hystrix

Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant

Antagonistic Plants

Red-flowered MalleeEucalyptus erythronema

Eucalyptus leaf litter and root exudates suppress Acacia seedling development

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationErosion ControlWindbreakWildlife Habitat

Edible Parts

SeedsGum

Medicinal Uses

Antiseptic

Common Questions

What zones does Juniper Wattle grow in?

Juniper Wattle grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 10.

Is Juniper Wattle a nitrogen fixer?

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

What are good companion plants for Juniper Wattle?

Good companions for Juniper Wattle include Alpine Mint Bush, Native Glycine, Stout Bamboo Grass, Creek Mat-rush.

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