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Desert Bean Tree

Maerua pseudopetalosa, Capparaceae

Zones
9–11
Layer
Understory
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerShade ProviderWindbreakBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

7 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Nubian AcaciaAcacia nubica
Nitrogen FixationPhysical Support
Green Desert SpoonDasylirion acrotrichum
Wind ProtectionNurse Plant
Desert ivy gourdCoccinia sessilifolia
Physical SupportShade ProvisionPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Desert OliveSalvadora oleoides

Both produce secondary metabolites and compete for deep water resources in arid zones

Uses

Functions

Food ProductionShadeWindbreakErosion ControlLivestock Browse

Edible Parts

FruitsLeavesRoots

Medicinal Uses

Digestive AidFever ReducerAntimalarial

Common Questions

What zones does Desert Bean Tree grow in?

Desert Bean Tree grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Desert Bean Tree?

Good companions for Desert Bean Tree include Nubian Acacia, Green Desert Spoon, Desert ivy gourd.

Design guilds with Desert Bean Tree and see companion relationships visually.

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