#1690 most planted
Tipuana
Tipu tree · also Tipa, Rosewood, Pride of Bolivia
SpreadingDeciduous
23
trees mapped
0.00%
of all named trees
1
city
7.9 in
median trunk (20 cm, 22 measured)
8.8 yr
median age (100% have a planting date)
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This South American tree is known for its broad, spreading canopy, providing ample shade. It features delicate, feathery, pinnate leaves and vibrant yellow flowers in summer that attract pollinators. While adaptable to various soil conditions, its strong roots can damage pavement, making it suitable for spacious urban landscapes.
Where it grows
Trees in each city's inventory, with the share of that city's named trees this species accounts for.
- 230.01%8.8 yr7.9 in
Traits
- Form
- Spreading
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Mature height
- 25–50 ft
- Canopy spread
- 25–50 ft
- Water needs
- Low
- Drought tolerance
- High
- Roots
- Invasive
- Wildlife value
- Moderate
- Blooms
- Jan, Feb, Dec
Trunk diameters across every city: median 7.9 in, mean 9.6 in, 90th percentile 19 in. Measured at breast height, as published by each inventory.
Other Tipuana in the catalogue
2 of the top 2,000 species are in this genus.
