Ceylon Rosewood

Albizia odoratissima, Fabaceae

Zones

10–12

Layer

Canopy

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerShade ProviderWindbreak

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Lemon BeebalmMonarda citriodora

Pest DeterrentPollinator Sharing

African MyrrhCommiphora africana

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Pink Trumpet TreeTabebuia rosea

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Magenta Lilly PillySyzygium paniculatum

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

GabirobaCampomanesia xanthocarpa

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Indonesian Bay LeafSyzygium polyanthum

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Antagonistic Plants

Indian BeechMillettia pinnata

Both leguminous trees compete for rhizobial partners and root space

Orchid TreeBauhinia variegata

Competing leguminous trees with overlapping nitrogen fixation and root requirements

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationTimber ProductionAgroforestrySoil Improvement

Edible Parts

Young Pods

Medicinal Uses

Bark ExtractsWound HealingAnti-Inflammatory

Common Questions

What zones does Ceylon Rosewood grow in?

Ceylon Rosewood grows in USDA hardiness zones 10 through 12.

Is Ceylon Rosewood a nitrogen fixer?

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

What are good companion plants for Ceylon Rosewood?

Good companions for Ceylon Rosewood include Lemon Beebalm, African Myrrh, Pink Trumpet Tree, Magenta Lilly Pilly, Gabiroba.

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