Balsamocarpon Species, Algarrobilla
Balsamocarponbrevifolium

Family: Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Balsamocarpon (bahl-sam-oh-KAR-pon)
Species: brevifolium (brev-ee-FOH-lee-um)

Synonym:Caesalpinia brevifolia

Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Shrubs

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color

Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bright Yellow

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

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall

Seed Collecting