Spherical-fruit Broom

Retama sphaerocarpa, Fabaceae

Zones

8–11

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerWindbreakBeneficial 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

Desert CaperCapparis decidua

Nitrogen FixationWind ProtectionNurse Plant

Smooth MesquiteProsopis laevigata

Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant

Socotrine AloeAloe perryi

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Organ Pipe CactusStenocereus thurberi

Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant

Antagonistic Plants

White Weeping BroomRetama raetam

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

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationErosion ControlWindbreakSoil Stabilization

Medicinal Uses

Traditional DiureticAnti-Inflammatory

Common Questions

What zones does Spherical-fruit Broom grow in?

Spherical-fruit Broom grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

Is Spherical-fruit Broom a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Spherical-fruit Broom is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Spherical-fruit Broom?

Good companions for Spherical-fruit Broom include Desert Caper, Smooth Mesquite, Socotrine Aloe, Organ Pipe Cactus.

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