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Anchor Plant

Colletia paradoxa, Rhamnaceae

Zones
8–10
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Guild Roles

WindbreakNitrogen FixerPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6.5 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Poverty Three-awnAristida divaricata
Pest DeterrentWind Protection
Bladder SennaColutea arborescens
Nitrogen FixationPest Deterrent

Antagonistic Plants

Chinese TamariskTamarix chinensis

Tamarix produces allelopathic compounds and has aggressive root systems that inhibit nearby plants.

Porcupine PlantColletia hystrix

Closely related Colletia species compete for similar dry, rocky habitats

Uses

Functions

Impenetrable BarrierWindbreakSecurity HedgeNitrogen Fixation

Common Questions

What zones does Anchor Plant grow in?

Anchor Plant grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 10.

Is Anchor Plant a nitrogen fixer?

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

What are good companion plants for Anchor Plant?

Good companions for Anchor Plant include Poverty Three-awn, Bladder Senna.

Design guilds with Anchor Plant and see companion relationships visually.

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