Paraserianthes lophantha
CAPE LEEWIN WATTLE, STINK BEAN
Fabaceae-Mimosoideae

 
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Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 8-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to occasionally flooded

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, first line salt wind, light frost
8m
Plant habit
 
8m

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Origins: Australia, WA

Other Botanical Names: Albizia lophantha

Other Common Names: Brush Wattle, Plume Albizia, Crested Wattle

 
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Paraserianthes lophantha
CAPE LEEWIN WATTLE, STINK BEAN
Fabaceae-Mimosoideae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 8-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to occasionally flooded

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, first line salt wind, light frost
8m
Plant habit
 
8m

FEATURES

Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in chartreuse

Flowering Time: late winter to late spring

Ornamental Fruit: brown pod


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits bush, coastal, mediterranean & tropical designs

Uses: informal screen, shade tree, windbreak

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: bird attracting



HAZARDS

Weed Potential: yes






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