Small ornamental South American tree producing vivid red papilionaceous flowers in late summer. National flower of Argentina and Uruguay.
Hardiness ratings
| System | Rating | Temperature range | How to read it |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA hardiness zone | Zone 8–11 | −12.2 °C to 10 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| RHS hardiness rating | H4 | −10 °C to −5 °C | Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance |
| Canadian plant hardiness zone | Zone 8–9 | −7 °C and warmer | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| Australian (ANBG) zone | Zone 4–7 | 0 °C and warmer | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
Growing notes
- Late-summer flowering provides nectar when few other trees bloom
- Soft wood and brittle branches — site away from buildings and paths
- Frost can damage above-ground growth but established plants resprout from the base
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