Family: Mimosaceae
Genus: Dichrostachys (dy-kro-STAK-iss) (Info)
Species: cinerea (sin-EER-ee-uh) (Info)
Synonym:Cailliea glomerata
Synonym:Dichrostachys nutans
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Category:
Perennials
Shrubs
Trees
Height:
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Spacing:
Unknown - Tell us
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:
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color:
Pink
Pale Yellow
Bloom Time:
Mid Summer
Foliage:
Evergreen
Other details:
May be a noxious weed or invasive
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
This plant is fire-retardant
Suitable for growing in containers
Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us
Patent Information:
Non-patented
Propagation Methods:
From semi-hardwood cuttings
Scarify seed before sowing
By simple layering
By air layering
Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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