Senna corymbosa (Argentine Senna)
Argentine senna produces a lot of its yellow catchy flowers, which makes it a good choice for gardens in warm climates areas.
This shrub is drought and heat tolerant, and do best in areas of full sun, and in well drained soils of any type.
Used usually as a border plant or as hedge, may be invasive in some areas.
- Landscape Information
- Botanical Description
- Horticulture Management
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I, Muritatis [GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html), CC-BY-SA-3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/) or CC BY-SA 2.5-2.0-1.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5-2.0-1.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
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By peganum from Henfield, England (Senna corymbosa) [CC BY-SA 2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
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By Philmarin (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
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By T.Voekler (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
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Arabic Name: كاسيا كورمبوزا
Pronunciation: SEN-nuh kor-rim-BOW-suh
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Plant type: Shrub
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Origin: South America, Argentina, Brazil
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Heat Zones: 8 to 15
Hardiness Zones: 7 to 13
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Uses: Hedge, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Specimen, Border Plant, Wildlife
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Size/Shape
Growth Rate: Fast
Tree Shape: Upright
Canopy Texture: Fine
Height at Maturity: 1 to 1.5 m, 1.5 to 3 m
Spread at Maturity: 1.5 to 3 meters
Time to Ultimate Height: 10 to 20 Years
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I, Muritatis [GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html), CC-BY-SA-3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/) or CC BY-SA 2.5-2.0-1.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5-2.0-1.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
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By peganum from Henfield, England (Senna corymbosa) [CC BY-SA 2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
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By Philmarin (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
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By T.Voekler (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
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Foliage
Leaf Arrangement : Alternate
Leaf Venation: Brachidodrome
Leaf Persistance: Evergreen
Leaf Type: Even Pinnately compound
Leaf Blade: Less than 5
Leaf Shape: Oblanceolate
Leaf Margins: Entire
Leaf Texture: Glossy
Leaf Scent: No Fragance
Color(growing season): Green
Color(changing season): Green
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Flower
Flower Size Range: 1.5 - 3
Flower Scent: No Fragance
Flower Color: Yellow
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Trunk
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Fruit
Fruit Type: Legume
Fruit Size Range: 7 - 10
Fruit Color: Brown
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I, Muritatis [GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html), CC-BY-SA-3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/) or CC BY-SA 2.5-2.0-1.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5-2.0-1.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
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By peganum from Henfield, England (Senna corymbosa) [CC BY-SA 2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
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By Philmarin (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
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By T.Voekler (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
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Tolerance
Heat Tolerance: Yes
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Requirements
Soil Requirements: Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Ph Requirements: Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Water Requirements: Moderate, Low
Light Requirements: Full, Part
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Management
Susceptibility to Pests and Diseases: No
Pruning Requirements: Little needed, to develop a strong structure
Edible Parts: None
Plant Propagation: Seed, Cutting