Butea monosperma
FLAME OF THE FOREST, BASTARD TEAK
Fabaceae-Faboideae

 
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Plant type: deciduous tree

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
15m
Plant habit
 
5m

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Garden Styles: suits tropical & mediterranean designs

Uses: street tree, shade tree

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

 
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Butea monosperma
FLAME OF THE FOREST, BASTARD TEAK
Fabaceae-Faboideae

 

  Plant type: deciduous tree

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
15m
Plant habit
 
5m

FEATURES

Flowers: red

Flowering Time: early spring to late spring, early winter to late winter


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical & mediterranean designs

Uses: street tree, shade tree

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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