Thick-bark Thorn

Vachellia pachyphloia, Fabaceae

Zones

9–12

Layer

Canopy

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerProducerWindbreakShade Provider

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8.8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Mt. Atlas Mastic TreePistacia atlantica

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Holtz's MyrrhCommiphora holtziana

Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant

Smooth MesquiteProsopis laevigata

Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant

Ethiopian CereusCereus aethiops

Nitrogen FixationNurse PlantShade Provision

Antagonistic Plants

Flame Thorn AcaciaVachellia flava

Closely related Vachellia species exhibit strong intrageneric competition for resources

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationLivestock FodderLiving FenceSoil Stabilization

Edible Parts

PodsSeedsYoung Leaves

Medicinal Uses

Digestive AidWound HealingAnti-Bacterial

Common Questions

What zones does Thick-bark Thorn grow in?

Thick-bark Thorn grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 12.

Is Thick-bark Thorn a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Thick-bark Thorn is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Thick-bark Thorn?

Good companions for Thick-bark Thorn include Mt. Atlas Mastic Tree, Holtz's Myrrh, Smooth Mesquite, Ethiopian Cereus.

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