Grey-haired Acacia

Vachellia gerrardii, Fabaceae

Zones

9–12

Layer

Canopy

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerNitrogen FixerWindbreakShade Provider

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

TamarugoProsopis tamarugo

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Kataf MyrrhCommiphora kataf

Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant

LeadwoodCombretum imberbe

Beneficial Insect HabitatPhysical Support

Mopane TreeColophospermum mopane

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

French TamariskTamarix gallica

Tamarix allelopathic effects suppress nitrogen-fixing legumes including Vachellia species

Uses

Functions

Drought-Tolerant Food ProductionNitrogen FixationWindbreakLiving FenceShade Creation

Edible Parts

SeedsPodsYoung Leaves

Medicinal Uses

Bark For TanninsAntimicrobial

Common Questions

What zones does Grey-haired Acacia grow in?

Grey-haired Acacia grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 12.

Is Grey-haired Acacia a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Grey-haired Acacia is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Grey-haired Acacia?

Good companions for Grey-haired Acacia include Tamarugo, Kataf Myrrh, Leadwood, Mopane Tree.

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