Family: Caesalpiniaceae
Genus: Caesalpinia (ses-al-PIN-ee-uh) (Info)
Species: sepiaria (sep-ee-AIR-ee-uh) (Info)
Synonym:Caesalpinia ferox
Synonym:Caesalpinia horrida
Synonym:Caesalpinia japonica
Category:
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Height:
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
Spacing:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
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)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Danger:
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color:
Pale Yellow
Bright Yellow
Chartreuse (Yellow-Green)
Bloom Time:
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Foliage:
Deciduous
Other details:
May be a noxious weed or invasive
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
This plant is resistant to deer
Suitable for growing in containers
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information:
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Propagation Methods:
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Scarify seed before sowing
Seed Collecting:
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Wear gloves to protect hands when handling seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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