Small tree of pyramidal size, 8-10 m in height in culture. Its juvenile foliage is very ornamental. Its bottle-shaped trunk is smooth and bluish green. Beautiful yellowish bell-shaped flowers in clusters.
It is a good tree to plant in parks and gardens. Its wood is used in the making of tools. Fast growing tree, which likes the sun and vegetates very well in coastal areas.
Soak the seeds in cool water for 48 hours before sowing at temperatures of 18º-22ºC.
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Sow outdoors |
Average germination (%) | 60 |
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Climate Zone | Mediterranean |
Flower colour | Yellow |
Foliage | Deciduous, Semi-deciduous |
Fruit color | Brown |
Germination (in days) | 10-20 |
Hardiness | Drought resistant, Hardy (tolerates temperatures down to -5ºC) |
Plant use | Bonsai, Clump, Coastal garden, Singular, Street Tree, Urban garden |
Seeds per gram | 16 |
Soil - Type | Light |
Sunlight - Exposure | Sun |
Watering | Moderate |