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Leichhardt Bean

Cassia brewsteri
Rare native tree with beautiful 30cm sprays of yellow-orange flowers in summer. Drought resistant. Pigeons, parrots, cuckoos, silver eyes and Australian ravens feed on this species. Grows in coastal forests from Northern NSW to North Qld and ranges in he... Read More

$18.75 ($4.90-$18.75 choose a size)

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Specifications of Leichhardt Bean

Preferred Climate SubtropicalLearn About Climate Zones

Grown From SeedlingLearn About Propagation Methods

Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) +10m

Can it Handle Frosts? Yes

Amount of leaves in Winter? Some Leaves (Partly Deciduous)

Water Requirements Drought Hardy (Little Watering)

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Leichhardt Bean Reviews & Tips

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Carole
★★★★★ 2y ago

BOLLIER, QLD

Leichhardt Bean

It is too early to determine if this tiny plant will do what is intended, which is to be a shade tree in summer on the west side of the house and then be deciduous in winter to allow the sun in. the changing colour of the foliage is lovely.

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