Erythrina acanthocarpa
TAMBOOKIE THORN
Fabaceae-Faboideae

 
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Plant type: deciduous shrub

Hardiness zones: 9b-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to dry between watering

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

Tolerances: light frost
2m
Plant habit
 
2.5m

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Origins: Southern Africa

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Erythrina acanthocarpa
TAMBOOKIE THORN
Fabaceae-Faboideae

 

  Plant type: deciduous shrub

Hardiness zones: 9b-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to dry between watering

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

Tolerances: light frost
2m
Plant habit
 
2.5m

FEATURES

Flowers: red & yellow

Flowering Time: mid spring to early summer

Leaves: mid green

Bark & Stems: spines & spiny leaves


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, mediterranean, dry style & coastal designs

Uses: accents, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average



HAZARDS

Weed Potential: yes






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