Worm-bark Albizia

Albizia anthelmintica, Fabaceae

Zones

9–11

Layer

Canopy

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerShade ProviderWindbreakDynamic Accumulator

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Buffalo ThornZiziphus mucronata

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Climbing OnionBowiea volubilis

Nitrogen FixationPhysical Support

Argentine MesquiteProsopis nigra

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Guatemalan PitayaHylocereus guatemalensis

Physical SupportShade ProvisionNitrogen Fixation

Red AcaciaVachellia seyal

Nitrogen FixationPollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Catclaw AcaciaAcacia greggii

Related leguminous trees competing for similar resources despite nitrogen fixation capability

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationShade CreationFodder ProductionSoil ImprovementWindbreak

Edible Parts

SeedsPods

Medicinal Uses

AntiparasiticDigestive AidFever ReducerWound Healing

Common Questions

What zones does Worm-bark Albizia grow in?

Worm-bark Albizia grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

Is Worm-bark Albizia a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Worm-bark Albizia is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Worm-bark Albizia?

Good companions for Worm-bark Albizia include Buffalo Thorn, Climbing Onion, Argentine Mesquite, Guatemalan Pitaya, Red Acacia.

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