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Colutea arborescens (Common bladder senna)

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 4m
max. spread
Ultimate height 3m
max. height
Time to maturity 10-20 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Colutea arborescens

Other names: Common bladder senna


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Genus: Colutea

Species: C. arborescens - C. arborescens is a vigorous shrub to 3m, with pale green pinnate leaves and yellow flowers 2cm across, followed by bladder-like fruits to 8cm in length.

Colutea arborescens is: Deciduous

Flower: Yellow in Summer

Foliage: Pale-green in Summer

Fruit: Cream, Pale-green in Autumn

Habit: Branching

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Propagation methods: Seed, Softwood cuttings. REGISTER to read more...


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Colutea arborescens (Common bladder senna) will reach a height of 3m and a spread of 4m after 10-20 years.


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Suggested uses: Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance

Cultivation: Can be planted in poor dry soil in exposed conditions, however prefers full sun.

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Soil types: Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) Match unknown
Soil drainage: Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: South, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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