Re: Sesbania tripettii

Nan, et. al:

I grew Sesbania tripetii (maybe now Daubentonia
tripeti or what may be grown is actually Daubentonia
punicea) in San Diego 25 years ago.

I started mine from seed (as easy as sweet pea, with a
soaked or notched seed).  My little trees grew fast --
they LOVED water.  Mine had a lot of sun but not full
sun.  I'm sure it would bloom best in full sun but it
was quite lush in a little shade.

It tolerated quite heavy ("Poway Conglomerate") soil
on the Mesa there, and required little care other than
the water and pruning to make sure it became a tree.

It didn't take long to come into blooming age and,
boy, were the blooms spectacular.

I vaguely remember (or maybe I assumed) that it was
short-lived (much like so many fast-growing
leguminaceous trees).

It seemed to be hardy enough for the Mesa area there.

Joe
Santa Maria, California

--- Nan Sterman <nsterman@plantsoup.com> wrote:
> I came across Sesbania tripettii , a beautiful
> little tree this 
> weekend, what can you all tell me about its culture
> and growth?
> 
> Thanks!
> -- 
> **********
> '''''''''''''''''''''''
> Nan Sterman
> San Diego County California
> Sunset zone 24, USDA hardiness zone 10b or 11
> 


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