Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Aspalathus

Species:

Aspalathus pendula

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree , Shrub

Height:

150 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Requires fire for germination

Fire Notes:

Fynbos species adapted to fire cycles. Seeds germinate readily after fire, stimulated by heat and smoke compounds. Adult plants typically killed by fire and regenerate from seed.

Propagation & Germination

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Scarification and smoke treatment improve germination rates. Seeds respond positively to smoke-water or karrikinolide application.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI