PatternBaseRed Acacia
Vachellia seyal, Fabaceae
Zones
9–12
Layer
Canopy
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate
Guild Roles
Nitrogen FixerShade ProviderWindbreakProducer
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
Desert CaperCapparis decidua
Nurse PlantShade Provision
Smooth MesquiteProsopis laevigataNitrogen FixationNurse Plant
Desert MyrrhCommiphora glaucescensNitrogen FixationShade ProvisionNurse Plant
Worm-bark AlbiziaAlbizia anthelminticaNitrogen FixationPollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Sweet AcaciaAcacia farnesianaNitrogen FixationNurse Plant
Antagonistic Plants
Uses
Functions
Nitrogen FixationGum ProductionShade ProvisionWindbreakSoil Improvement
Edible Parts
GumSeeds
Medicinal Uses
Gum For Digestive IssuesBark For Tanning
Common Questions
What zones does Red Acacia grow in?
Red Acacia grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 12.
Is Red Acacia a nitrogen fixer?
Yes, Red Acacia is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.
What are good companion plants for Red Acacia?
Good companions for Red Acacia include Desert Caper, Smooth Mesquite, Desert Myrrh, Worm-bark Albizia, Sweet Acacia.
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