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Sesbania Species, White Dragon Tree

Sesbaniaformosa

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Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Sesbania (ses-BAN-ee-uh)
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Species
formosa (for-MOH-suh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting

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| January 2006 | positive

I bought these seeds online, and had very quick germination with about half. They continued to grow very fast and now, after only 5 weeks...Read More

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