Peltophorum Live Plant

Plant care

Add top soil or organic peat moss to the hole when you plant. You may want to add in composted cow manure to the mix.

This tree is considered drought-tolerant once established, but does best with a regular watering schedule that allows a bit of time for the soil to dry out between waterings.

Trimming isn't necessary other than to prune branch ends after flowering is done in order to promote more bushy growth. Also you can remove any too-low branches as the plant matures. The seed pods will fall off on their own, and aren't a nuisance.

Fertilize 3 times a year - once each in spring, summer and fall - with a quality granular fertilizer.

Plant spacing

Because the canopy's eventual size is somewhat unpredictable, the tree is best planted 20 feet from the house.

Come in 10 feet or more from walks and driveways to avoid eventual problems with roots.

This tree will grow in a container while it's still very young, but plant it in the ground at the earliest possible time.