Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Erythrophleum

Species:

Erythrophleum chlorostachys

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

1500 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, insects

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Erythrophleum chlorostachys is fire-tolerant; mature trees survive low-intensity fires and may resprout after fire.

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Propagation & Germination

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Notes:

Seeds have a hard seed coat and require scarification (e.g., nicking or hot water treatment) to promote germination.

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