Tipuana Tipu
Racehorse Tree
Tipuana tipu is a fast growing, winter deciduous shade tree. Considered a weed in some countries for its thick and dense root systems. It sports flowers which are bright yellow in colour and bloom only briefly in the late summer.
Contributed by @LoganBaker1998
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Full sun
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Occasional watering
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Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)
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Moist and free draining
Common name
Racehorse Tree
Latin name
Tipuana Tipu
type
Deciduous tree
family
Fabaceae
ph
5.0 - 7.5 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun
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Frost
Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)
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Soil
Moist and free draining
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Water
Occasional watering
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
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When the plant will bloom
full grown dimensions
15.00 M
30.00 M
Tipuana Tipu
Tipuana tipu is a fast growing, winter deciduous shade tree. Considered a weed in some countries for its thick and dense root systems. It sports flowers which are bright yellow in colour and bloom only briefly in the late summer.
Late Summer Flowering
From Late Summer TO Late Summer
The flowers are bright yellow in colour and bloom only briefly in the late summer.
Planting
From Early Spring TO Early Spring
Precautions should be taken when planting near buildings, homes, or pools, as they are likely to be damaged. Allow at least 50 meters between the planting site and any structures or known service pipes or cables. Planting restrictions may apply in some countries.
ladymarien