Senna Species, Quebracho, Alcaparra

Sennaarnottiana

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Senna (SEN-nuh)
Species
arnottiana (ar-not-ee-AH-nuh)
Synonym
Cassia arnottiana
Cassia andina
Cassia lorentzii
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Spacing
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

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(Zone 9b) | November 2007 | positive

Senna arnottiana is native to a Mediterranean type climate (equivalent to a USA zone 9b). This shrub can reach up to 6m height (app. 18â...Read More

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