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Baru Tree

Dipteryx alata, Fabaceae

Zones
9–11
Layer
Canopy
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Guild Roles

ProducerNitrogen FixerShade ProviderWindbreak

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (fruiting)

Soil pH

5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Santos RosewoodMachaerium scleroxylon
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Twisted Cluster BeanParkia javanica
Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat
Poro TreeErythrina poeppigiana
Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant

Uses

Functions

Nut ProductionSoil ImprovementTimberSavanna Restoration

Edible Parts

NutsPulp

Medicinal Uses

Bark For Respiratory AilmentsSeed Oil For Skin

Common Questions

What zones does Baru Tree grow in?

Baru Tree grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

Is Baru Tree a nitrogen fixer?

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

What are good companion plants for Baru Tree?

Good companions for Baru Tree include Santos Rosewood, Twisted Cluster Bean, Poro Tree.

Design guilds with Baru Tree and see companion relationships visually.

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