Karanja

Pongamia pinnata, Fabaceae

Zones

9–12

Layer

Canopy

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerShade ProviderProducerWindbreakPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Indian Coral TreeErythrina variegata

Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

Ethiopian FrankincenseBoswellia papyrifera

Nitrogen Fixation

French PeanutPachira glabra

Nitrogen Fixation

MahuaMadhuca indica

Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

KurrajongBrachychiton populneus

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

African BlackwoodDalbergia melanoxylon

Both produce secondary metabolites and have extensive root systems leading to chemical and physical competition

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationBiodiesel ProductionErosion ControlCoastal ProtectionMedicinal

Medicinal Uses

Anti-InflammatoryAntimicrobialWound HealingSkin Conditions

Common Questions

What zones does Karanja grow in?

Karanja grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 12.

Is Karanja a nitrogen fixer?

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

What are good companion plants for Karanja?

Good companions for Karanja include Indian Coral Tree, Ethiopian Frankincense, French Peanut, Mahua, Kurrajong.

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