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Schizolobium parahyba - council-listed tree
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Schizolobium parahyba

Brazilian Fern Tree

Schizolobium · Fabaceae

Brazilian Fern Tree (Schizolobium parahyba) is a exotic tree included in the City of Sydney tree species list. Council data indicates approximately 18 m high and 6 m spread, with a irregular canopy form. 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
Schizolobium
Family
Fabaceae
Common name
Brazilian Fern Tree
Climate
temperate, subtropical, urban

Schizolobium parahyba belongs to the Schizolobium genus within the Fabaceae family. It performs reliably across temperate, subtropical, urban zones in our experience.

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Cultivation

Care sheet.

Water
Establishment watering; monitor during extended drought
Light
Full sun to part shade, subject to species
Soil
Wet soil; confirm drainage and soil volume for the site
Growth rate
Fast
Mature size
18 m H × 6 m W
Landscape use

Trial

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Further reading

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    Schizolobium parahyba verified observation photographiNaturalist · (c) Alexis López Hernández, some rights reserved (CC BY)