Markhamia Species, Bell Bean Tree, Maroon Bell-Bean

Markhamiazanzibarica

Family
Bignoniaceae (big-no-nih-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Markhamia (mark-AM-ee-uh)
Species
zanzibarica (zan-zih-BAR-ih-kuh)
Synonym
Markhamia stenocarpa
Muenteria stenocarpa
Spathodea zanzibarica
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Maroon/Burgundy
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Trees
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

El Sobrante, California

San Marcos, California

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
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neutral
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negative
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