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CAESALPINIA ferrea
Leopard tree
Family: Fabaceae
Characteristics: Tree to 20m. Typically smaller in cultivation
Seeds per packets: 10
The attractive dappled grey to brown bark of the “Leopard tree” give the tree an appearance of a leopard skin hence the common name.
Bright yellow bell shaped flowers appear in spring which are followed by relatively large shiny seed pods.
A large tree that is often pruned and grown as an attractive street tree.
Also makes marvellous material for bonsai.
Native to Brazil.
Prefers a well drained soil in a open sunny position. Tolerant of periods of dryness and light frosts.
Importing to Tasmania Prohibited