Wild Drumstick Tree

Moringa peregrina, Moringaceae

Zones

9–12

Layer

Understory

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerShade Provider

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Smooth MesquiteProsopis laevigata

Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

PhulaiAcacia modesta

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

MistolZiziphus mistol

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Somali Desert RoseAdenium obesum subsp. somalense

Shade ProvisionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Mt. Atlas Mastic TreePistacia atlantica

Beneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Woolly CaperCapparis tomentosa

Capparis produces glucosinolates that may inhibit growth of other species

Uses

Functions

Nutrient-Dense Food ProductionOil ExtractionWater PurificationErosion Control

Edible Parts

LeavesPodsFlowersRoots

Medicinal Uses

Anti-InflammatoryNutritional SupplementDigestive Support

Common Questions

What zones does Wild Drumstick Tree grow in?

Wild Drumstick Tree grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 12.

What are good companion plants for Wild Drumstick Tree?

Good companions for Wild Drumstick Tree include Smooth Mesquite, Phulai, Mistol, Somali Desert Rose, Mt. Atlas Mastic Tree.

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