How to Grow and Care for Tipuana

Tipuana is a resilient plant that thrives with minimal maintenance. Key care points include ensuring full sunlight and well-drained soil for optimal growth. Special care points: protect from frost and avoid severe pruning to maintain its health and structure. Overall, tipuana requires straightforward care, making it suitable for a wide range of gardeners.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Tipuana

Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	6-7.5
Hardiness Zones	9-11

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Types of Tipuana

Tipu tree

Tipu tree (Tipuana tipu) is native to South America. It is often used as a shade tree because it can grow nearly 30 m tall and branch out to a diameter of over 15 m. Unfortunately, the root systems grow aggressively and the tree seeds itself prolifically, making it an invasive species in non-native places such as South Africa and Australia.

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