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Pithecellobium Species, Black Bead, Bread And Cheese, Cat's Claw

Pithecellobiumunguis-cati

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Family

Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Pithecellobium (pith-eh-sell-LOH-bee-um)

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Species

unguis-cati (UN-gu-iss KAT-ee)

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Synonym

Inga rosea

Mimosa rosea

Mimosa unguis-cati

Pithecellobium microphyllum

Zygia unguis-cati

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

This plant is resistant to deer

Height

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

Spacing

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Hardiness

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

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

Pale Green

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Blooms repeatedly

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