Enterolobium timbouva
Care, watering, light and tips for Enterolobium timbouva on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Fabaceae
- Difficulty: Moderate care
- Watering: every 7 days
- Light: Full sun
- Temperature: 5–35 °C
- Toxicity: Toxic to pets
About Enterolobium timbouva
Enterolobium timbouva, commonly known as timbó, is a majestic deciduous tree native to South America, renowned for its broad and dense canopy that offers ample shade. Its bipinnate leaves and distinctive ear-shaped seed pods make it an exceptional ornamental specimen for large parks, avenues, and as a shade tree on estates.
Native range
South America, especially in Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay
Care tips
It requires full sun for optimal growth and prefers deep, well-drained, and fertile soils, tolerating a range of pH levels. Watering should be regular during the initial years to establish its root system, becoming very drought-tolerant once mature. A common mistake to avoid is planting it in confined spaces, as its large size demands ample room for full development.
How to save a dying Enterolobium timbouva
- Warning signs
- Yellow or falling leaves, dry branches, lack of growth.
- First aid
- Check drainage and soil moisture. Prune dead branches and protect from cold.
- What kills it
- Constant waterlogging, prolonged frost, lack of light.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if you act quickly and fix the root problem.