Chloroleucon tortum

Chloroleucon tortum

Native to:
Brazil | Netherlands Antilles

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Chloroleucon
Species:
Chloroleucon tortum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Tree , Shrub
Height:
800 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
may,jun,jul,aug
Bloom Colors:
white, cream
Landscaping Shrub:
Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

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

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Germination Time:
7–21 days
Notes:
Scarification improves germination rates. Seeds may be soaked in hot water for 24 hours prior to planting.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI