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Calicotomespinosa

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Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
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Species
spinosa (spy-NO-suh)
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Synonym
Calicotome fontanesii
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage

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Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing

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Hardiness
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
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)
Danger

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Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
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Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
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Regional

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

San Leandro, California

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