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Brazilian Fern Tree

Schizolobium Parahyba

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Overview

The Brazilian Fern Tree, Schizolobium parahyba, is a rapid growing, tropical deciduous tree reaching up to 40-50 ft tall. It dazzles with fern-like leaves and vivid yellow blooms. Prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Hardy to USDA Zone 10, this ornamental thrives in warm climates. Its umbrella-shaped canopy and limited root disturbance make it ideal for urban landscaping and garden focal points.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 8–11Climate Arid, Mediterranean
Brazilian Fern Tree (Schizolobium Parahyba) — tropical deciduous tree reaching up to 40-50 ft tall

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
8–11

Shape & size

Mature height
40–60 Ft.
Mature width
25–40 Ft.

Classification

Family
Fabaceae
Climate
Arid, Mediterranean

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Brazilian Fern Tree (Schizolobium Parahyba) — Native to Brazil and parts of Central America; it dazzles with fern-like leaves and vivid yellow, image 51
Brazilian Fern Tree (Schizolobium Parahyba) — is a tropical marvel that offers a bold statement in any landscape; it prefers a full sun exposure, image 50
Brazilian Fern Tree (Schizolobium Parahyba) — scientifically known as Schizolobium parahyba; contrasting sharply with the robustness of its, image 49
Brazilian Fern Tree (Schizolobium Parahyba) — fern-like foliage that provides a soft and delicate texture; yellow flowers that resemble a, image 53
Brazilian Fern Tree (Schizolobium Parahyba) — this deciduous beauty is renowned for its feathery; fern-like foliage that provides a soft and, image 52
Brazilian Fern Tree (Schizolobium Parahyba) — <br><br>Typically reaching heights of 40 to 60 feet with a canopy spread of 15 to 25 feet; this, image 55
Brazilian Fern Tree (Schizolobium Parahyba) — contrasting sharply with the robustness of its structure; tropical deciduous tree reaching up to, image 54
Brazilian Fern Tree (Schizolobium Parahyba) — often adding up to 10 feet in height annually; tree for full or half, image 57
Brazilian Fern Tree (Schizolobium Parahyba) — yellow flowers that resemble a bottlebrush and are a magnet for pollinators; tree with yellow blooms, image 60
Brazilian Fern Tree (Schizolobium Parahyba) — the Brazilian Fern Tree grows at an impressively fast rate; airy crown create a light, image 56
Brazilian Fern Tree (Schizolobium Parahyba) — grayish-green bark and the open; native to Brazil and parts of Central America, image 58
Brazilian Fern Tree (Schizolobium Parahyba) — airy crown create a light; grayish-green bark and the open, image 59
Brazilian Fern Tree (Schizolobium Parahyba) — and while it tolerates a degree of drought once established; often adding up to 10 feet in height, image 62
Brazilian Fern Tree (Schizolobium Parahyba) — It prefers a full sun exposure with well-drained soil; is a tropical marvel that offers a bold, image 61
Brazilian Fern Tree (Schizolobium Parahyba) — yellow flowers in the garden; scientifically known as Schizolobium parahyba, image 64
Brazilian Fern Tree (Schizolobium Parahyba) — regular watering promotes optimal growth and health.<br><br>Given its size; yellow flowers in the, image 63
Brazilian Fern Tree (Schizolobium Parahyba) — tree for full or half; regular watering promotes optimal growth and health.<br><br>Given its size, image 66
Brazilian Fern Tree (Schizolobium Parahyba) — tree with yellow blooms; the Brazilian Fern Tree grows at an impressively fast rate, image 65
Brazilian Fern Tree (Schizolobium Parahyba) — tropical deciduous tree reaching up to 40-50 ft tall; hardy to USDA Zone 10, this ornamental thrives, image 67
Brazilian Fern Tree (Schizolobium Parahyba) — It dazzles with fern-like leaves and vivid yellow blooms; <br><br>Typically reaching heights of 40 to, image 68
Brazilian Fern Tree (Schizolobium Parahyba) — Prefers full sun and well-drained soil; and while it tolerates a degree of drought once established, image 69

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