Peltophorum dubium

A common tree in Israel that can be seen in most areas of the country, except in high mountain areas. It is a very large tree that is semi-deciduous in Israel. In South America, its place of origin, it is an evergreen. In Israel, where it is colder, it has a short fall appearance, if any, depending on the microclimate. The foliage of the tree is green and beautiful, the leaves are bipinnate and sticky to the touch, unlike the leaves of the Delonix and Jacaranda. The tree’s summer flowering is particularly impressive, with impressive panicles of abundant, bright yellow flowers. The flowering tree is particularly attractive, and it is hard to miss the many eye-catching trees. The yellow flowers have wrinkled petals. The tree has flat pod-shaped fruit that contains two seeds. The pods remain on the tree for a long time and interfere with its appearance. These pods overburden the branches with their weight and may cause breaks. We recommend pruning the tree after flowering so as to reduce the load on the branches. The tree is sensitive to water accumulation, so it is important to plant it in drained soil. The tree requires minimal watering. It is not suitable for saline or chalky soil Due to its size and its invasive roots, it is less suitable for crowded gardens, and it is not advisable to plant it near sidewalks, plumbing or sewage lines. It suits open spaces.

The tree has a very rapid rate of growth, and in its first years, the tree grows branches that bifurcate at sharp angles, which tend to break. Therefore, it is very important to ensure that trees are shaped correctly when they were young and pruned in such a way that the branches bifurcate at wide angles!

In the same family: Peltophorum africanum