Ghaf Tree

Prosopis cineraria, Fabaceae

Zones

9–12

Layer

Canopy

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerNitrogen FixerShade ProviderWindbreakDynamic Accumulator

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

7 – 9

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Orchid TreeBauhinia variegata

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Red QuebrachoSchinopsis balansae

Wind ProtectionNutrient Accumulation

Desert Rose VineAdenia gummifera

Nitrogen FixationShade ProvisionWind Protection

White Cross-berryGrewia tenax

Nitrogen FixationShade ProvisionWind Protection

Camel's Foot TreePiliostigma thonningii

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Corky Bark OrangeStrychnos cocculoides

Nitrogen FixationWind ProtectionNurse Plant

Desert Sausage TreeKigelia pinnata

Shade ProvisionNurse Plant

Antagonistic Plants

Flame ThornAcacia ataxacantha

Both drought-adapted leguminous trees compete for limited water resources and may produce allelopathic compounds

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationDesert ReclamationFodder ProductionTimber

Edible Parts

PodsSeeds

Medicinal Uses

Traditional MedicineDigestive Aid

Common Questions

What zones does Ghaf Tree grow in?

Ghaf Tree grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 12.

Is Ghaf Tree a nitrogen fixer?

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

What are good companion plants for Ghaf Tree?

Good companions for Ghaf Tree include Orchid Tree, Red Quebracho, Desert Rose Vine, White Cross-berry, Camel's Foot Tree.

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