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Tipu Tree

Tipuana tipu, Fabaceae

Zones
9–11
Layer
Canopy
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerShade Provider

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Japanese Pagoda TreeSophora japonica
Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing
PlumeriaPlumeria rubra
Nitrogen FixationShade Provision
MimosaAlbizia julibrissin
Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Royal PoincianaDelonix regia

Both large flowering trees may compete for resources and potentially have allelopathic effects

Uses

Functions

Timber

Common Questions

What zones does Tipu Tree grow in?

Tipu Tree grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

Is Tipu Tree a nitrogen fixer?

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

What are good companion plants for Tipu Tree?

Good companions for Tipu Tree include Japanese Pagoda Tree, Plumeria, Mimosa.

Design guilds with Tipu Tree and see companion relationships visually.

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