Gliricidia

Gliricidia sepium, Fabaceae

Zones

10–11

Layer

Understory

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Shade ProviderMulch MakerNitrogen Fixer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

LowModerate

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Tropical HibiscusHibiscus rosa-sinensis

Nitrogen Fixation

Tree PeonyPaeonia suffruticosa

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

FeijoaAcca sellowiana

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Giant Bird of ParadiseStrelitzia nicolai

Nitrogen Fixation

PeachPrunus persica

Nitrogen FixationPest Deterrent

Antagonistic Plants

Rose of SharonHibiscus syriacus

Gliricidia's fast growth and allelopathic properties common in legumes can suppress and outcompete rose of Sharon for light and resources.

Uses

Functions

TimberFodder

Common Questions

What zones does Gliricidia grow in?

Gliricidia grows in USDA hardiness zones 10 through 11.

Is Gliricidia a nitrogen fixer?

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

What are good companion plants for Gliricidia?

Good companions for Gliricidia include Tropical Hibiscus, Tree Peony, Feijoa, Giant Bird of Paradise, Peach.

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