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Red Quebracho

Schinopsis balansae, Anacardiaceae

Zones
9–12
Layer
Canopy
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Guild Roles

ProducerWindbreakShade Provider

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

Ghaf TreeProsopis cineraria
Wind ProtectionNutrient Accumulation
Green-eyed ConeflowerRatibida tagetes
Beneficial Insect HabitatTrap Crop
Tall CoreopsisCoreopsis tripteris
Beneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Red-berry BushErythrococca berberidea

Red quebracho's allelopathic compounds and aggressive root system suppress red-berry bush growth

Uses

Functions

Timber ProductionTannin ExtractionSoil StabilizationCarbon Sequestration

Medicinal Uses

AstringentWound Healing

Common Questions

What zones does Red Quebracho grow in?

Red Quebracho grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 12.

What are good companion plants for Red Quebracho?

Good companions for Red Quebracho include Ghaf Tree, Green-eyed Coneflower, Tall Coreopsis.

Design guilds with Red Quebracho and see companion relationships visually.

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