Tamarugo

Prosopis tamarugo, Fabaceae

Zones

9–11

Layer

Canopy

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Slow

Guild Roles

ProducerNitrogen FixerShade ProviderWindbreak

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

Grey-haired AcaciaVachellia gerrardii

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Simple Bean CaperTetraena simplex

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Black SaxaulHaloxylon ammodendron

Nitrogen FixationWind ProtectionNurse Plant

Kataf MyrrhCommiphora kataf

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Fairy DusterCalliandra eriophylla

Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

French TamariskTamarix gallica

Tamarix produces compounds that inhibit Prosopis germination and growth

Flexible MesquiteProsopis flexuosa

Closely related mesquite species may compete for similar resources when planted too closely together

Uses

Functions

Food ProductionSoil ImprovementErosion ControlWindbreakSaline Soil Tolerance

Edible Parts

PodsSeeds

Medicinal Uses

Digestive HealthWound Healing

Common Questions

What zones does Tamarugo grow in?

Tamarugo grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

Is Tamarugo a nitrogen fixer?

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

What are good companion plants for Tamarugo?

Good companions for Tamarugo include Grey-haired Acacia, Simple Bean Caper, Black Saxaul, Kataf Myrrh, Fairy Duster.

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