Butea Species, Climbing Palas, Red Kwao Krua of Thailand

Buteasuperba

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Butea (bew-tee-uh)
Species
superba (soo-PER-buh)
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
Other Details
Category
Herbs
Trees
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; direct sow after last frost
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
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

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| October 2020 | neutral

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