Camel's Foot Tree

Piliostigma thonningii, Fabaceae

Zones

10–12

Layer

Understory

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerShade ProviderMulch MakerWindbreakPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

White Cross-berryGrewia tenax

Shade ProvisionNutrient Accumulation

African Potato VineKedrostis africana

Physical SupportShade Provision

Grandidier's BaobabAdansonia grandidieri

Shade ProvisionWind Protection

Flame ThornAcacia ataxacantha

Nitrogen Fixation

Ghaf TreeProsopis cineraria

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Desert Rose VineAdenia gummifera

Physical SupportShade Provision

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationFodder ProductionSoil ImprovementMedicine

Edible Parts

PodsSeedsLeaves

Medicinal Uses

Wound HealingDiarrhea TreatmentFever Reduction

Common Questions

What zones does Camel's Foot Tree grow in?

Camel's Foot Tree grows in USDA hardiness zones 10 through 12.

Is Camel's Foot Tree a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Camel's Foot Tree is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Camel's Foot Tree?

Good companions for Camel's Foot Tree include White Cross-berry, African Potato Vine, Grandidier's Baobab, Flame Thorn, Ghaf Tree.

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