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Cohoba

Piptadenia peregrina, Fabaceae

Zones
9–11
Layer
Canopy
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerWindbreakShade 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

Yellow Dragon FruitHylocereus megalanthus
Physical SupportNitrogen Fixation
Trailing Indigo BushDalea greggii
Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat
Engelmann's Prickly PearOpuntia engelmannii
Nitrogen Fixation

Antagonistic Plants

Small-seed SagaAdenanthera microsperma

Related Fabaceae trees with potential allelopathic interactions and root competition

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationWindbreakTimber ProductionErosion Control

Medicinal Uses

Respiratory AilmentsWound Healing

Common Questions

What zones does Cohoba grow in?

Cohoba grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

Is Cohoba a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Cohoba is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Cohoba?

Good companions for Cohoba include Yellow Dragon Fruit, Trailing Indigo Bush, Engelmann's Prickly Pear.

Design guilds with Cohoba and see companion relationships visually.

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