Indian Kino Tree

Pterocarpus marsupium, Fabaceae

Zones

10–12

Layer

Canopy

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerShade ProviderMulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Appalachian Mountain MintPycnanthemum flexuosum

Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

Five-leaf YamDioscorea pentaphylla

Shade ProvisionPhysical Support

Thai Pepper TreeZanthoxylum limonella

Pest DeterrentPollinator Sharing

Indian BeechMillettia pinnata

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Red SandersPterocarpus santalinus

Congeneric leguminous trees with overlapping root zones and potential allelopathic interference

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationTimber ProductionMedicinal ResinSoil ImprovementErosion Control

Medicinal Uses

DiabetesDiarrheaWoundsSkin ConditionsDigestive Disorders

Common Questions

What zones does Indian Kino Tree grow in?

Indian Kino Tree grows in USDA hardiness zones 10 through 12.

Is Indian Kino Tree a nitrogen fixer?

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

What are good companion plants for Indian Kino Tree?

Good companions for Indian Kino Tree include Appalachian Mountain Mint, Five-leaf Yam, Thai Pepper Tree, Indian Beech.

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