Overview

Archidendron glandulosum is a plant with a tree habit in the genus Archidendron, part of the Fabaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Archidendron glandulosum grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include specimen tree and shade tree.

About

Archidendron glandulosum is a deciduous tree belonging to the Fabaceae family. It thrives best in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect, growing well in fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H3, this tree is suitable as a specimen or shade tree. It is of particular interest during spring and summer and can be propagated by seed or semi-ripe cuttings.

About the genus

Archidendron is a genus of flowering plants in the Mimosa subfamily (Mimosoideae) of the pea family, Fabaceae. It includes 98 species which range from India through Indochina, southern China, Taiwan, Malesia, and Papuasia to Queensland and New South Wales.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Archidendron

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H3

Plant details

Archidendron glandulosum size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Tree

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Specimen tree, shade tree

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Archidendron glandulosum

Propagation

Seed, semi-ripe cuttings

Pest resistance

Susceptible to aphids, scale insects

Disease resistance

Susceptible to root rot in waterlogged soils

Frequently asked questions