Tipuana Tipu

Tipuana Tipu

TIPUANA TIPU

BOTANICAL NAME

Tipuana Tipu

COMMON NAME

Tipu Tree, Rosewood, Pride of Bolivia

Tipuana tipu is a fast-growing, deciduous to semi-evergreen shade tree native to South America. It has a broad, umbrella-shaped canopy with feathery pinnate leaves and a dramatic summer display of golden-yellow, pea-like flowers. After flowering, it produces distinctive winged seed pods (samaras). Known for its rapid growth and dense shade

Description

USES

  • Shade tree
  • Erosion control

HARDINESS ZONES

  • USDA Hardiness Zones 9 – 11
  • Can tolerate low temperatures of 25°F
  • Prefers warm climate
  • Sensitive to prolonged freezes

ROOT SYSTEM

  • Aggressive, wide-spreading roots
  • Can lift sidewalks, damage pipes, and crack pavement
  • Provides excellent wind resistance

MEASUREMENT & SIZES

  • Can grow 40 to 60 ft tall and 30 to 50 ft wide

WATER NEEDS

  • Low once established
  • Very drought tolerant when mature

LIGHT NEEDS

  • Full sun is best
  • Will not flower as profusely in partial shade

PRUNNING

  • Requires structural pruning when young
  • Regular thinning helps reduce storm damage and heavy limb breakage

GROWTH RATE

  • Fast – Typically grows 2 to 3 ft per year in favorable conditions
  • Reaches full size fairly quickly compared to many shade trees

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