La tipuana tipu It is one of the trees that we most frequently find in the gardens and on the streets of our cities and towns. And this has a simple explanation: it resists pollution, its yellow flowers are very decorative, and as if that were not enough ... a few days of drought do not harm it.
You want to know how do you care this amazing tree plant?
Our protagonist is a deciduous tree, that is, they fall in autumn / winter. Its growth is very fast until it reaches an approximate height of 18 meters, although in cultivation it rarely exceeds 10m. It has a rather thin trunk, 30-35cm thick. It is originally from Argentina and Bolivia, which is interesting to know because of the climate it must endure. Thus, the tipuana tipu it is perfect for temperate gardens, because resists up to -5ºC smoothly.
It can be pruned towards the end of winter, just after the risk of frost has passed, to keep it low if desired. Of course, it is highly recommended to put healing paste after each cut to prevent the entry of fungus. Also, before proceeding to trim its branches, We will disinfect the tool that we are going to use with pharmacy alcohol.
La tipuana tipu it is a tree that likes sunny exposures. It is not demanding in terms of soil type, so much so that it grows wonderfully even in those that are limestone. But it does need space to be able to spread its roots without causing problems. In fact, it should be planted about 7-10m away from any construction and water sources.
For the rest, it is a plant that reproduces very easily by seeds in spring, sowing them directly in a seedbed made up of equal parts black peat and perlite, and that it will look great in your garden in much less time than you imagine .
What did you think of tipuana tipu?
I know them. My question is this. Can I plant them on a farm where there are horses?
Hello Alejandro.
In principle there would be no problem. It is not a toxic plant.
Greetings.