PatternBaseTwisted Cluster Bean
Parkia javanica, Fabaceae
Zones
10–12
Layer
Canopy
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast
Guild Roles
ProducerNitrogen FixerShade ProviderWindbreak
Growing Conditions
Sun
Full Sun (preferred)
Water
Moderate (established)High (seedling)
Soil pH
5 – 7.5
Tolerances
Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.
Companion Plants
Uses
Functions
Nitrogen FixationTimber ProductionFood ProductionErosion Control
Edible Parts
SeedsPods
Medicinal Uses
Traditional MedicineProtein Supplementation
Common Questions
What zones does Twisted Cluster Bean grow in?
Twisted Cluster Bean grows in USDA hardiness zones 10 through 12.
Is Twisted Cluster Bean a nitrogen fixer?
Yes, Twisted Cluster Bean is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.
What are good companion plants for Twisted Cluster Bean?
Good companions for Twisted Cluster Bean include Gandaria, Baru Tree, Roxburgh Fig, Faveiro.
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