Tipuana tipu
Tipu Tree, Rosewood
Description
This single or multi-trunked tree will grow 25-50' high and has swaying light green leaves with yellow blooms. It does well in dry soil and full sun.
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
25-40'
Width Range
25-40'
Flower Color
Gold, Yellow
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Green, Light Green
Bark Color
Brown, Grey
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained, Moist, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Spanish, Tropical
Accenting Features
Multi-trunk Tree, Showy Flowers, Specimen, Standard
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
Lawn, Parking Strip, Park, Street Tree
Special Uses
Shade Tree
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Dig-up patches of weeds and undesirable grasses from turf areas.
Use water to grow the turf you want, not the weeds you don't want! Once you have eliminated what you don't want, add sod or over-seed to repair the bare areas.