Brazilian Firetree

Schizolobium parahybum

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Schizolobium
Species:
Schizolobium parahybum
USDA Symbol:
SCPA23

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Tree
Height:
4000 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
sep,oct,nov
Bloom Colors:
yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
prefers fertile soils with good organic content

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Germination Time:
7–21 days
Notes:
Seeds have hard coat requiring scarification (hot water soak or mechanical nicking). Germinates readily after treatment.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI