Piptanthus species aff. tomentosus
Plant type
tree, shrub, perennial
size
- H: 6'-8'
- W: 6'-8'
planting zones
- 7a-10b
Piptanthus species aff. tomentosus plant details
Piptanthus species aff. tomentosus is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial shrub or tree with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge followed by green fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Piptanthus species aff. tomentosus
- Plant type: perennial shrub or tree
- Plant family: fabaceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Piptanthus species aff. tomentosus
- USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: regular
- Soil needs: acidic, alkaline and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Our collection from Yunnan of this cream of the crop Piptanthus. Imagine our excitement seeing just 3 plants growing in a rubble outflow at the base of a steep hill after hours of walking aross the valley of the Gang ho ba. Great silken foliage and yellow Pea flowers.
By: Far Reaches Farm
Gardening facts about Piptanthus species aff. tomentosus plant
How to Grow Piptanthus species aff. tomentosus
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- acidic
- alkaline
- adaptable
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- yellow
Fruit
- green
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
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