Propagation
Sow fresh seed during early spring and pre-soak seeds in heated water 13ş to 18şC (55ş to 64şF) for 24 hours. Seeds may require scarification.

Note:
All parts toxic if ingested causing stomach upset and vomiting.

This plant is not commonly cultivated outside its native region and may be difficult to obtain requiring a specialist nursery.


Botanic information
Leaf: The thin textured pinnate leaves have 2 to 3 pairs of oblong leaflets with a larger terminal leaflet, all with pinnate venation. The leaves are deciduous in dry conditions and the new growth is reddish.

Flower: The small cream-blue or pink papillionate flowers are arranged in an axillary raceme that is up to 150mm (6in) long and appears during spring.

Fruit: The flattened woody pod is up to 30mm (1?in) wide and contains 1 to 2 reddish round seeds. The pods mature 7-months after flowering period.