Shade - Tipu

The Tipu is a lovely, fast growing yellow flowering shade trees. These upright woody trees are fast growing with large, soft compound leaflets. Evergreen to semi-deciduous in low deserts with mature trees becoming more resistant to cold. They have an attractive size, canopy texture, and provide suitable shade for growing a plethora of understory accent plants or perennials. In late spring to summer trees form clusters of sweet-pea-like flowers of bright yellow at the ends of all the branches, which gives them a delightful golden silhouette.

Scientific name:  Tipuana Tipu

Mature size:  up to 40 ft. high x 20-30 ft. wide

Sun:  Full sun