Geoffroea spinosa
Geoffroea spinosa
- Native to:
- Argentina | Aruba | Bolivia | Brazil | Colombia | Galápagos | Netherlands Antilles | Paraguay | Peru
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Geoffroea
- Species:
- Geoffroea spinosa
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Tree , Shrub
- Height:
- 1500 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, bees
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
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Propagation & Germination
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Notes:
- Seeds require scarification (mechanical or acid) to break physical dormancy; germination is improved by soaking in hot water.
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