Schizolobium parahybum
TOWER TREE, MEXICAN FERN TREE
Fabaceae-Caesalpinioideae

 
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Plant type: deciduous tree

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
15m
Plant habit
 
15m

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Origins: Mexico, Central America, South America

Other Botanical Names: Schizolobium parahyba, Schizolobium excelsum

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Schizolobium parahybum
TOWER TREE, MEXICAN FERN TREE
Fabaceae-Caesalpinioideae

 

  Plant type: deciduous tree

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
15m
Plant habit
 
15m

FEATURES

Flowers: yellow

Flowering Time: late spring to early summer

Ornamental Fruit: pod


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical designs

Uses: street tree, shade tree

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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