Santos Rosewood

Machaerium scleroxylon, Fabaceae

Zones

9–11

Layer

Canopy

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerNitrogen FixerShade ProviderWindbreak

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Baru TreeDipteryx alata

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

CambuíMyrciaria tenella

Physical SupportShade Provision

African Star AppleChrysophyllum albidum

Shade ProvisionWind Protection

SucupiraBowdichia virgilioides

Nitrogen Fixation

Water BerrySyzygium cordatum

Shade ProvisionPollinator Sharing

Uses

Functions

Premium TimberSoil Nitrogen FixationWatershed Protection

Medicinal Uses

Bark Extract For Inflammation

Common Questions

What zones does Santos Rosewood grow in?

Santos Rosewood grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

Is Santos Rosewood a nitrogen fixer?

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

What are good companion plants for Santos Rosewood?

Good companions for Santos Rosewood include Baru Tree, Cambuí, African Star Apple, Sucupira, Water Berry.

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