Sweet Thorn Acacia

Vachellia karroo, Fabaceae

Zones

8–11

Layer

Understory

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerProducerShade ProviderWindbreak

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

Real Fan PalmHyphaene petersiana

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Hall's Creek WattleAcacia cowleana

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Flame Thorn AcaciaVachellia flava

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing

Mt. Atlas Mastic TreePistacia atlantica

Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant

Moss RosePortulaca grandiflora

Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant

Antagonistic Plants

Smooth MesquiteProsopis laevigata

Both nitrogen-fixing legumes compete for rhizobial partners and root space

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationDrought-Resistant FodderHoney ProductionWindbreak

Edible Parts

PodsGumFlowers

Medicinal Uses

Cough RemedyDigestive AidWound Healing

Common Questions

What zones does Sweet Thorn Acacia grow in?

Sweet Thorn Acacia grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

Is Sweet Thorn Acacia a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Sweet Thorn Acacia is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Sweet Thorn Acacia?

Good companions for Sweet Thorn Acacia include Real Fan Palm, Hall's Creek Wattle, Flame Thorn Acacia, Mt. Atlas Mastic Tree, Moss Rose.

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