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Caesalpinia ferrea

Leopard Tree

Caesalpinia · Fabaceae

Leopard Tree (Caesalpinia ferrea) is a exotic tree included in the City of Sydney tree species list. Council data indicates approximately 18 m high and 15 m spread, with a vase canopy form. Its noted amenity value is interesting bark. Its recorded local performance is somewhat reliable. Final selection should still account for available soil volume, services, exposure and the mature canopy required on the site.

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Classification

Genus
Caesalpinia
Family
Fabaceae
Common name
Leopard Tree
Climate
temperate, subtropical, urban

Caesalpinia ferrea belongs to the Caesalpinia genus within the Fabaceae family. It performs reliably across temperate, subtropical, urban zones in our experience. It is an Australian native we grow and specify regularly.

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Cultivation

Care sheet.

Water
Establishment watering; monitor during extended drought
Light
Full sun to part shade, subject to species
Soil
Site-appropriate soil with adequate rooting volume
Growth rate
Fast
Mature size
18 m H × 15 m W
Landscape use

Increase use

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Further reading

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    Tree planting and selection listsCity of Ryde Council