Enhance your landscape with Mixed Pithecellobium Seeds, a hardy and adaptable tree seed blend perfect for tropical to subtropical gardens. Known for its fast growth, lush green foliage, and distinctive twisted seed pods, Pithecellobium trees add both ornamental beauty and shade to any environment.
These Non-GMO seeds produce diverse varieties of Pithecellobium species, offering attractive forms and resilience in different soil conditions. Great for urban, coastal, or rural planting, they support biodiversity and soil health while beautifying your surroundings.
Features
- Mixed Pithecellobium Varieties: Offers diversity in form and foliage.
- Non-GMO Quality Seeds: Naturally grown for reliable germination and strong growth.
- Fast-Growing Shade Trees: Ideal for creating natural canopy and shelter.
- Adaptable & Low Maintenance: Thrives in warm, humid, or coastal regions.
- Perfect for Landscaping: Excellent for garden edges, parks, and reforestation.
- Eco-Friendly Growth: Improves soil fertility and supports pollinators.
Specifications
- Scientific Name: Pithecellobium spp.
- Common Name: Pithecellobium Tree
- Seed Type: Non-GMO
- Plant Type: Perennial deciduous or semi-evergreen tree
- Variety: Mixed Pithecellobium
- Growth Habit: Upright, wide-spreading crown
- Mature Height: 15–50 ft (varies by species)
- Spread: 20–40 ft
- Soil Type: Sandy to loamy, well-drained soil
- Soil pH: 6.0–7.5
- Sun Exposure: Full sun
- Watering Needs: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
- Temperature Range: 65°F–95°F (18°C–35°C)
- Germination Time: 15–30 days
- Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 9–11
- Planting Season: Spring or early summer
- Lifespan: Long-lived, up to 50+ years
- Special Note: Suitable for ornamental and shade purposes
Planting Guide
- Seed Preparation: Scarify or lightly sand the seed coat, then soak in warm water for 12–24 hours.
- Sowing Depth: Plant seeds ½ inch deep in moist, well-draining soil.
- Light Requirements: Choose a bright, sunny location for optimal growth.
- Watering: Keep soil lightly moist but not soggy during germination.
- Transplanting: Move seedlings outdoors once 6–8 inches tall and frost risk has passed.
- Maintenance: Prune occasionally to shape and remove weak branches.
