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Brya ebenus

 
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Family: Papilionaceae (pa-pil-ee-uh-NAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Brya
Species: ebenus (EE-ben-us) (Info)

2 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Trees
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Height:
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Spacing:
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 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)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color:
Gold (Yellow-Orange)

Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Foliage:
Smooth-Textured

Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel

Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

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1 positive
No neutrals
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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive popper1 On Apr 26, 2009, popper1 from Mulberry, FL wrote:

Very nice small tree. It has long thin limbs with tiny leaves. This tree needs sun to flower, if grown in the shade it will not flower. Flowers appear whenever it is warm, particularly if it is humid. Although they are small (1-1.5 cm), the pea-like flowers are bright yellow and plentiful, found all long the branches. Small pods contain one seed. This is a slow growing plant and does very well in a container. A great plant if you can find one!

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Mulberry, Florida



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