Leafless Saxaul

Calligonum aphyllum, Polygonaceae

Zones

8–11

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

WindbreakGround CoverNitrogen Fixer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Low (seedling)

Soil pH

7 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Pakistani SaxaulHaloxylon stocksii

Wind ProtectionNurse Plant

Hairy-fruited CalligonumCalligonum crinitum

Wind ProtectionNutrient Accumulation

Old Man Prickly PearCactus senilis

Wind ProtectionNurse Plant

Antagonistic Plants

Black SaxaulHaloxylon ammodendron

Both are deep-rooted desert shrubs that compete intensely for limited water resources

Sand OnionCorynotheca micrantha

Both compete for water in sandy desert soils

Uses

Functions

Erosion ControlWindbreakSand StabilizationLiving Fence

Edible Parts

Young Shoots

Medicinal Uses

Anti-InflammatoryWound Healing

Common Questions

What zones does Leafless Saxaul grow in?

Leafless Saxaul grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

Is Leafless Saxaul a nitrogen fixer?

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

What are good companion plants for Leafless Saxaul?

Good companions for Leafless Saxaul include Pakistani Saxaul, Hairy-fruited Calligonum, Old Man Prickly Pear.

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