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

Synonym:Inga rosea

Synonym:Mimosa rosea

Synonym:Mimosa unguis-cati

Synonym:Pithecellobium microphyllum

Synonym:Zygia unguis-cati

Category
Shrubs
Trees
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Evergreen
This plant is resistant to deer

Foliage Color

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)

Where to Grow

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

Bloom Color
Pale Green
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Blooms repeatedly

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds