Saraca Species, Yellow Saraca
Saracathaipingensis

Family: Caesalpiniaceae (ses-al-pin-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Saraca (sar-AK-a)
Species: thaipingensis (tay-ping-EN-sis)

Category

Trees
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color

Unknown

Height

15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Spacing

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Can be grown as an annual

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Bright Yellow

Bloom Characteristics

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Winter

Other details

Unknown

Soil pH requirements

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Non-patented

Propagation Methods

Scarify seed before sowing

Seed Collecting

Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds