Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Chadsia

Species:

Chadsia flammea subsp. acutidentata

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree , Shrub

Height:

100 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

orange, red

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, insects

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts vigorously from rootstock after fire, common in fire-prone grassland ecosystems. Shows typical legume fire-adapted characteristics.

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Propagation & Germination

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

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