White Siris

Albizia procera, Fabaceae

Zones

9–12

Layer

Canopy

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerShade ProviderWindbreakMulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Water BerrySyzygium cordatum

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

African BlackwoodDalbergia melanoxylon

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Bitter KolaGarcinia kola

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Velvet TamarindAntidesma velutinosum

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Bastard CardamomAframomum daniellii

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Tonka Bean TreeDipteryx odorata

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Yellow JaboticabaMyrciaria glazioviana

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

African Oil Bean TreePentaclethra macrophylla

Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Flat-crown AlbiziaAlbizia adianthifolia

Closely related Albizia species exhibit resource competition due to similar root systems and light requirements

West African AlbiziaAlbizia zygia

Two West African Albizia species compete for similar forest niche and soil resources

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationTimberFodderSoil Improvement

Edible Parts

Leaves

Medicinal Uses

FeverWoundsRespiratory

Common Questions

What zones does White Siris grow in?

White Siris grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 12.

Is White Siris a nitrogen fixer?

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

What are good companion plants for White Siris?

Good companions for White Siris include Water Berry, African Blackwood, Bitter Kola, Velvet Tamarind, Bastard Cardamom.

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