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 Notes: |
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