| Plant Habit: | Tree |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | 30 feet to 40 feet |
| Leaves: | Semi-evergreen Other: Loses its leaves during heavy rains. |
| Fruit: | Other: Orange to reddish brown twisted pod |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Yellow |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Suitable Locations: | Street Tree Xeriscapic |
| Uses: | Erosion control Flowering Tree |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Depth to plant seed: Just below soil surface. Other info: Soak for about 8 hours. |
| Containers: | Not suitable for containers |
| Miscellaneous: | With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth |
