pelu

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A large, deciduous shrub or small tree with slightly zig-zagging branches clothed with dark green leaves each comprising up to 31 small, oval to rounded leaflets. Clusters of bright yellow flowers in groups of three to seven are produced in spring and followed by woody fruits resembling strings of beads

Scientific classification

Species: pelu (Sophora cassioides)
Genus: Sophora
Family: Fabaceae

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Shrubs · Trees
Plant type: 4-8 metres
Height: 4-8 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun
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Ideal temperature

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Distribution of pelu

Distribution map

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Culture

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Toxicity

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of pelu

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pelu care guide

Weekly deep root watering in hot weather, reduce supply in winter
Watering: Full sun
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Ideal temperature

Watering

Weekly deep root watering in hot weather, reduce supply in winter

Fertilizing

Slow-release tree shrub fertilizer applied single time each early spring

Pruning

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.