Strongylodon Species, Forest Flame

Strongylodonlucidus

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Strongylodon (stron-GY-loh-don)
Species
lucidus (loo-sid-uss)
Synonym
Glycine lucida
Strongylodon pseudolucidus
Strongylodon secundus
Strongylodon siderospermus
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Pink
Red
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Scarify seed before sowing
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Richmond, California

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Gardener's Notes:

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Richmond, CA (Zone 10a) | October 2022 | positive

I am able to grow this plants in Richmond northern California east bay, it is a very beautiful plants

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(Zone 10a) | December 2011 | positive

Sowed some seeds last spring. Germination rate was very good, after careful scarification. Young plants have shown remarkable tolerance i...Read More

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