Prickly Wattle

Acacia victoriae, Fabaceae

Zones

9–11

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerNitrogen FixerWindbreakPest Confuser

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

Native GlycineAustrodolichos errabundus

Physical SupportPollinator Sharing

MurnongMicroseris lanceolata

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Bladder SaltbushAtriplex vesicaria

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Bush TomatoSolanum chippendalei

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Western MyallAcacia papyrocarpa

Related acacia species compete intensely for limited water and nutrient resources in arid environments

Uses

Functions

Seed ProductionSoil ImprovementErosion ControlWildlife Habitat

Edible Parts

Seeds

Medicinal Uses

Bark For TanningGum For Wounds

Common Questions

What zones does Prickly Wattle grow in?

Prickly Wattle grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

Is Prickly Wattle a nitrogen fixer?

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

What are good companion plants for Prickly Wattle?

Good companions for Prickly Wattle include Native Glycine, Murnong, Bladder Saltbush, Bush Tomato.

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