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Pithecellobiumunguis-cati

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Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Pithecellobium (pith-eh-sell-LOH-bee-um)
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Species
unguis-cati (UN-gu-iss KAT-ee)
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Synonym
Inga rosea
Mimosa rosea
Mimosa unguis-cati
Pithecellobium microphyllum
Zygia unguis-cati
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
This plant is resistant to deer
Height
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Spacing
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
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
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Pale Green
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Trees
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

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

Big Pine Key, Florida

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Big Pine Key, FL (Zone 11) | August 2011 | neutral

Monroe County Keys and Miami-Dade County north along west coast to Hillsborough County; West Indies, Central America and South America. I...Read More

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