Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Cordyla

Species:

Cordyla richardii

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree , Shrub

Height:

600 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

pink, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

14–45 days

Notes:

Scarification improves germination rates. Seeds benefit from warm temperatures and consistent moisture during germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI