Tipuana tipu (Pride of Bolivia) - Image 14
Botanical names: Tipuana tipu, Tipuana speciosa, Machaerium tipu, Machaerium fertile
Common names: Pride of Bolivia, Yellow jacaranda, Rosewood, Tipu tree, Racehorse tree, Yellow jacaranda, Mtipia
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Faboideae
Origin: Southern Bolivia, northern Argentina, southern Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-11
Cold tolerance: 30°F
Plant form: Large tree
Mature height: 20 ft or more
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate
Flower color: Yellow, orange
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; large gardens
Tipuana tipu (Pride of Bolivia) yellow flower clusters emerging alongside rounded green foliage on the stem
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