Nitrogen Fixing Species
Most nitrogen fixing species are from the family Fabaceae, also known as the Pea or Legume family, but there are also a few anomalies from other families. Below are the nitrogen fixers that we carry. Be sure to check the current availability list to see what we have in stock.
Anacacho Orchid
Black Locust
Chilean Mesquite
Eve’s Necklace
False Indigo
Flowering Senna
Fragrant Mimosa
Goldenball Leadtree
Gregg’s Leadtree
Guajillo
Honey Mesquite
Huisache
Mountain Mahogany
Retama
Texas Flowering Senna, Tree Senna
Texas Kidneywood
Texas Mountain Laurel
Texas Redbud
Thornless Honey Locust
Wax Myrtle
White Leadtree
Wright’s Acacia
Here is a link to a Nitrogen Fixing Tree Start-up Guide from Agroforestry.org. While aimed primarily at a farm-scale audience, it is a great source of information and ideas of ways to incorporate nitrogen fixing trees into your landscape design.