African Wisteria Tree

Bolusanthusspeciosus

Family
Papilionaceae (pa-pil-ee-uh-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Bolusanthus (bo-luh-SAN-thus)
Species
speciosus (spee-see-OH-sus)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Spacing
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)
Bloom Color
Blue-Violet
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Trees
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
Scarify seed before sowing
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Phoenix, Arizona

Bartow, Florida

Cape Coral, Florida

Homestead, Florida

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
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Bartow, FL | January 2005 | positive

I know it as African wisteria tree. It is slow growing and likely to be small for a very long time, probably not getting more than 6ft t...Read More

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(Zone 10b) | June 2004 | positive

A beautiful Wisteria like blooming south african tree. looses its leaves for a short while and then get coverd by flowers. Tends to form ...Read More

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