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Guggul

Commiphora wightii, Burseraceae

Zones
9–11
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Guild Roles

ProducerWindbreak

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

7 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Wild TurmericCurcuma aromatica
Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat
Country MallowSida cordifolia
Wind Protection
Arjuna TreeTerminalia arjuna
Shade ProvisionNutrient Accumulation

Antagonistic Plants

Rough FrogfruitPhyla scaberrima

Guggul as a drought-adapted shrub competes intensely for water and nutrients, disadvantaging ground-covering plants like rough frogfruit.

Blue Water HyssopBacopa caroliniana

Guggul as a drought-adapted shrub competes intensely for water resources, disadvantaging water-loving plants like blue water hyssop.

Uses

Functions

Resin ProductionCholesterol ManagementDesert Adaptation

Medicinal Uses

Cholesterol ReductionWeight ManagementArthritisThyroid Support

Common Questions

What zones does Guggul grow in?

Guggul grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Guggul?

Good companions for Guggul include Wild Turmeric, Country Mallow, Arjuna Tree.

Design guilds with Guggul and see companion relationships visually.

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