Brya buxifolia

Brya buxifolia

Native to:
Cuba | Dominican Republic | Haiti

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Brya
Species:
Brya buxifolia

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Tree , Shrub
Height:
600 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep
Bloom Colors:
yellow
Evergreen Shrub:
Yes
Landscaping Shrub:
Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Fragrant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Germination Time:
14–45 days
Notes:
Scarification or brief hot water treatment improves germination rates. Seeds have hard coat typical of Fabaceae.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI