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Butea Species, Climbing Palas, Red Kwao Krua of Thailand

Buteasuperba

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Family

Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Butea (bew-tee-uh)

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Species

superba (soo-PER-buh)

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Synonym

Plaso superba

Rudolphia superba

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Herbaceous

Provides Winter Interest

Smooth

Height

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

30-40 ft. (9-12 m)

Spacing

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Red

Orange

Red-Orange

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

Mid Spring

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timrann

| October 2020 | neutral

This plant can grow by itself though it's a climbing vine. There are 2 e.g at the Botanical garden here, one is on ground with 10 cms vin...Read More

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Butea Species, Climbing Palas, Red Kwao Krua of Thailand

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