Botanical Name: Schotia brachypetala
Common Name: Tree fuchsia, Weeping boer-bean
Type of Plant: dicot: tree
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape dense rounded tree with vivid spikes of scarlet-red flowers in spring; flowers attract birds and can produce sticky nectar
Height 40 to 50'
Spread 30 to 40'
Growth Rate moderate
 
Environment:
Exposure outdoors full sun preferred
Soil thrives in well-drained soils; prefers somewhat dry conditions
Hardiness some frost (zones 15-17, 20-24)
 
Morphology:
Leaves even pinnately compound with 4-8 pairs of 3/4" to 1" leaflets somewhat sparsely set on leaves; some leaves have a bronzy red tone
Flowers masses of rich, scarlet-red flowers in panicles; stamens protrude well past petals; copious nectar is produced from the flowers
Fruit woody, dark brown flattened pods to 4" long, 1" wide
 
Propagation:
seed, mallet cuttings
 
Usage:
excellent accent tree for intensely colored flowers, but sap production makes it somewhat unsuitable for areas where cars might park or hardscape might be discolored Landscape Care: tolerant of drought, but grows best with regular watering; Watering grows with difficulty in water-logged soils
Fertilizing slow-release at planting time; balanced fertilizer as needed
Pruning head high and encourage spreading canopy branches
Pests/Diseases none significant
Special Conditions/Other
 
Origin: Southern Africa, Zimbabwe, Namibia
Family: Fabaceae

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