Colutea arborescens (Bladder Senna)


Botanical Information

FamilyFabaceae
GenusColutea
Speciesarborescens
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (deciduous)
Pronunciation

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
GrowthSlow
Flowering PeriodJuly

Description and Growing Information

PropagationScarify, soak seed for 24 hours in hot water and then sow and place in a greenhouse at 20°C , germination should occur in 1-3 months.
Notable SpecimensA mature plant in the A.M.Cuddy Garden, Strathroy, Ontario, grown from seed collected at the Sherwood Fox Arboretum, London, Ontario.

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