PatternBaseRusty Shield Bearer
Peltophorum dasyrhachis (Miq.) Kurz, Fabaceae
Zones
10–12
Layer
Canopy
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast
Guild Roles
ProducerNitrogen FixerShade ProviderWindbreakPollinator Attractor
Growing Conditions
Sun
Full Sun (preferred)
Water
Moderate (established)Moderate (fruiting)High (seedling)
Soil pH
5.5 – 8
Tolerances
Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.
Uses
Functions
Nitrogen FixationTimber ProductionErosion ControlWindbreakOrnamental Value
Edible Parts
Young PodsSeeds
Medicinal Uses
Skin ConditionsDigestive DisordersAntimicrobial
Common Questions
What zones does Rusty Shield Bearer grow in?
Rusty Shield Bearer grows in USDA hardiness zones 10 through 12.
Is Rusty Shield Bearer a nitrogen fixer?
Yes, Rusty Shield Bearer is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.
Design guilds with Rusty Shield Bearer and see companion relationships visually.
Try PatternBase free