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Peltophorumpterocarpum

Family: Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Peltophorum (pel-TOH-for-um)
Species: pterocarpum (ter-oh-KAR-pum)

Synonym:Caesalpinia ferruginea

Synonym:Caesalpinia inermis

Synonym:Peltophorum ferrugineum

Category
Trees

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
over 40 ft. (12 m)

Spacing
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
over 40 ft. (12 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)

Where to Grow

Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color
Bright Yellow

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting