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Balsamocarpon Species, Algarrobilla

Balsamocarponbrevifolium

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Family

Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Balsamocarpon (bahl-sam-oh-KAR-pon)

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Species

brevifolium (brev-ee-FOH-lee-um)

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Synonym

Caesalpinia brevifolia

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Evergreen

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

Unknown - Tell us

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Gold (yellow-orange)

Bright Yellow

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

Mid Spring

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palmbob

Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | April 2015 | neutral

Xeric plant from Chile. Has very tiny leaves and numerous spines. Flowers are gold and similar in appearance to those of Caesalpinias.

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