PatternBaseCamel Thorn
Vachellia erioloba, Fabaceae
Zones
9–11
Layer
Canopy
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow
Guild Roles
Nitrogen FixerWindbreakShade ProviderProducer
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
Rough-leaved RaisinGrewia flavescens
Nitrogen FixationShade ProvisionNurse Plant
Desert GrapeCyphostemma juttaeNitrogen FixationNurse Plant
African MyrrhCommiphora africanaNitrogen FixationShade Provision
Narrowleaf Mock GoldenbushEricameria linearifoliaBeneficial Insect HabitatPest Deterrent
Glossy-leaved CorkwoodCommiphora glandulosaNitrogen FixationShade ProvisionNurse Plant
Uses
Functions
Nitrogen FixationErosion ControlWildlife HabitatTimber ProductionFodder ProductionDesert Reclamation
Edible Parts
PodsSeedsGum
Medicinal Uses
Digestive AilmentsWound HealingRespiratory Conditions
Common Questions
What zones does Camel Thorn grow in?
Camel Thorn grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.
Is Camel Thorn a nitrogen fixer?
Yes, Camel Thorn is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.
What are good companion plants for Camel Thorn?
Good companions for Camel Thorn include Rough-leaved Raisin, Desert Grape, African Myrrh, Narrowleaf Mock Goldenbush, Glossy-leaved Corkwood.
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