Ornamental tree used as a specimen or alignment tree in squares, parks or along avenues.
Deciduous tree of about 12m in height with composed bright green and lanceolate leaves. Beautiful yellow flowering, very aromatic, in late summer. Black pod.
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Flowering |
Average germination (%) | 70 |
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Flower colour | Yellow |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Hardiness | Half-hardy (tolerates temperatures down to 0ºC) |
Plant use | Gardening, Shade tree, Street Tree |
Seeds per gram | 30 |
Soil - Moisture | Moist |
Soil - Type | Chalk |
Watering | Frequent |
Place the seeds in boiling water at 90ºC for 10 seconds and immediately after transfer to running water with ice cubes in it. Soak for 24h and then proceed to the sowing maintaining temperatures of 15ºC night/20ºC day until the germination is completed.
Prefers limestone, organic matter rich and humid soils. It needs frequent watering and annual pruning. Quite resistant to deseases and infestations.