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Hairy-fruited Calligonum

Calligonum crinitum, Polygonaceae

Zones
8–11
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

WindbreakGround CoverDynamic Accumulator

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Low (fruiting)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

7.5 – 9

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Mongolian Bean CaperTetraena mongolica
Wind ProtectionNurse Plant
Leafless SaxaulCalligonum aphyllum
Wind ProtectionNutrient Accumulation
Manna PlantAlhagi graecorum
Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Feather GrassStipagrostis pennata

Desert shrub and grass compete for limited water resources in sandy soils

Uses

Functions

Sand StabilizationWindbreakSoil Improvement

Edible Parts

Young ShootsFruits

Medicinal Uses

Traditional Remedies

Common Questions

What zones does Hairy-fruited Calligonum grow in?

Hairy-fruited Calligonum grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Hairy-fruited Calligonum?

Good companions for Hairy-fruited Calligonum include Mongolian Bean Caper, Leafless Saxaul, Manna Plant.

Design guilds with Hairy-fruited Calligonum and see companion relationships visually.

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