White Weeping Broom

Retama raetam, Fabaceae

Zones

8–11

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerWindbreakPollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6.5 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Mediterranean SaltbushAtriplex halimus

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Desert BrushCalligonum comosum

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Sweet AcaciaAcacia farnesiana

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Shrubby Bean CaperZygophyllum dumosum

Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Somali Desert RoseAdenium obesum subsp. somalense

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Greek Strawberry TreeArbutus andrachne

Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

Desert BeanMaerua crassifolia

Nitrogen FixationShade ProvisionWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Spherical-fruit BroomRetama sphaerocarpa

Congeneric Retama species produce alkaloids that can inhibit growth of related species

Desert Bird of ParadiseCaesalpinia gilliesii

Both leguminous shrubs with potential allelopathic effects and root competition

Uses

Functions

Soil ImprovementErosion ControlDune StabilizationHoney Production

Edible Parts

Flowers

Medicinal Uses

DiureticAntiseptic

Common Questions

What zones does White Weeping Broom grow in?

White Weeping Broom grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

Is White Weeping Broom a nitrogen fixer?

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

What are good companion plants for White Weeping Broom?

Good companions for White Weeping Broom include Mediterranean Saltbush, Desert Brush, Sweet Acacia, Shrubby Bean Caper, Somali Desert Rose.

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