Colvillea Species, Colville's Glory Tree, Whip Tree
Colvillearacemosa

Family: Caesalpiniaceae (ses-al-pin-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Colvillea (kol-VIL-lee-uh)
Species: racemosa (ray-see-MO-suh)

Category

Trees

Water Requirements

Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Unknown

Foliage Color

Unknown

Height

20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)

Spacing

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Unknown

Danger

Seed is poisonous if ingested
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Pollen may cause allergic reaction

Bloom Color

Orange

Bloom Characteristics

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Mid Winter

Other details

Unknown

Soil pH requirements

Unknown

Patent Information

Non-patented

Propagation Methods

From seed; direct sow after last frost
Scarify seed before sowing

Seed Collecting

Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds