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Pakistani Saxaul

Haloxylon stocksii, Amaranthaceae

Zones
8–11
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

WindbreakNitrogen FixerMulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

7 – 9

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Athel TreeTamarix aphylla
Wind ProtectionShade Provision
Mongolian Bean CaperTetraena mongolica
Wind ProtectionNutrient Accumulation
Tubercled SaltbushAtriplex acanthocarpa
Wind ProtectionNutrient Accumulation
Leafless SaxaulCalligonum aphyllum
Wind ProtectionNurse Plant

Uses

Functions

Soil StabilizationSaline ToleranceFuel ProductionCarbon Sequestration

Common Questions

What zones does Pakistani Saxaul grow in?

Pakistani Saxaul grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

Is Pakistani Saxaul a nitrogen fixer?

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

What are good companion plants for Pakistani Saxaul?

Good companions for Pakistani Saxaul include Athel Tree, Mongolian Bean Caper, Tubercled Saltbush, Leafless Saxaul.

Design guilds with Pakistani Saxaul and see companion relationships visually.

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