General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Tree
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Plant Height: 15-25 feet
Plant Spread: 15-20 feet
Leaves: Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Fruit: Other: Elongated, bean like green pods, mature to brown
Fruiting Time: Fall
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Yellow
Bloom Size: 2"-3"
Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Suitable Locations: Street Tree
Uses: Provides winter interest
Shade Tree
Flowering Tree
Wildlife Attractant: Birds
Butterflies
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Drought tolerant
Salt tolerant
Toxicity: Other: Seeds are poisonous

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Common names
  • Gold Medallion Tree

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Location: San Diego, California 
Date: 2010-07-11

Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials

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