Medium tree with large mauve flowers heads. Spectacular when flowering. Parks and gardens. Bonsai. It is an elegant and colourful tree for avenues. The wood is of a great value for its cream and pink tones in furniture making and to decorate the inside of luxury cars.
Deciduous tree growing up to 12m with bell-shaped purple blue flowers before the leaves. The pods are ligneous flat dark brown capsules containing the seeds.
Prefers sandy and clay soils which keep humidity. Direct sowing at 20ºC.
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Flowering |
Average germination (%) | 60 |
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Climate Zone | Temperate maritime, Warm areas |
Flower colour | Blue, Mauve |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Germination (in days) | 20-30 |
Hardiness | Drought resistant, Non hardy |
Plant use | Bonsai, City garden, Coastal garden, Gardening, Low maintenance garden, Pollution tolerant, Shade tree, Specimen, Street Tree, Timber |
Seeds per gram | 70 |
Soil - Moisture | Fresh, Well-drained |
Soil - Ph | Neutral to acid |
Soil - Type | Clay, Deep, Fertile, Light, Loose, Sand |
Sunlight - Exposure | Sun |