Paraserianthes lophantha (Cape Leeuwin Wattle)
Paraserianthes lophantha (Cape Leeuwin Wattle) yellow flower spike with many thin stamens in a close up
Botanical names: Paraserianthes lophantha, Albizia lophantha
Common names: Cape Leeuwin Wattle, Crested Wattle
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Mimosoideae
Origin: Western Australia
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-10
Plant form: Small tree
Mature height: 10-20 ft
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; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirdsIt is an attractive small tree to about 8m, very fast growing, especially in coastal areas, with long (up to 20 cm) bipinnate leaves. The greenish yellow flowers appear in early June and flowering continues through the winter months and into September. These are followed by dark seed pods up to 10 cm in length. The tree flowers from an early age and because of its quick growing habit makes good cover for other species.
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