Peltophorum dubium is a tree in the family Fabaceae and subfamily Caesalpinioideae. This species is known as the Ibirá-pitá in Argentina and Paraguay, árbol de Artigas in Uruguay, and Cambuí in Brazil. It is a large tree, growing around 20–25 meters, with a more or less straight trunk.
Foliage: bright green, and deciduous Leaves: compound, bipinnate, large. Numerous leaves with a central nervous system. Flowers: from 2 cm in diameter, arranged in bundles that end in spikes. The bright visible flowers are in corollas. They flower in the summer and at the beginning of autumn. Fruits: indehiscent legume, flat, leathery, and brown. Seeds: cylindrical with hard nuts.
Copperpod has strong disease resistance and is usually not susceptible to illnesses. As for maintenance, this plant is fairly low-maintenance. When grown outdoors it needs only minimal watering, and larger plants typically do not require pruning. Smaller plants, however, should be pruned after they finish blooming. Copperpodt is well suited for anyone with outdoor space, such as a garden or deck, and does not need much care experience.
How to keep Peltophorum Dubium.
Light
Copperpod comes from open habitats, such as sunny meadows and forest margins, which offer abundant light. It thrives in Full Sun but can also tolerate Partial Sun, adjusting well to a range of sunlight conditions.
Temperature
Copperpod comes from tropical areas, where the weather is generally warm and humid. Consequently, it is well suited to high temperatures and moisture. It is sensitive to abrupt temperature changes and favors a steady thermal environment, so avoiding indoor temperature swings is important. It typically does not tolerate cold and requires warmer conditions to grow. If the surrounding temperature falls too low, the plant may stop growing or even perish.
Fertilizer
The best time to fertilize a Copperpod is in early spring as it breaks dormancy. Doing so stimulates overall growth and the development of flowers. Fertilization improves foliage, stems, and branches, and encourages large, colorful, long-lasting blooms. It also helps transport nutrients from the roots to the flowers and enhances the plant’s health and resistance to disease.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Tree
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Peltophorum
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 9
- Mature Height
- 12.19 m
- Mature Spread
- 10.06 m to 14.94 m
- Leaf Color
- Green
- Leaf Type
- Deciduous
- Flower Color
- Yellow
- Flower Size
- 2.03 cm to 3.05 cm
- Bloom Time
- Summer
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Harvest Time
- Late summer, Early fall, Mid fall
- Native Area
- Bahamas, Cuba, Bolivia, Venezuela, Guyana, Brazil
Other names.
