Markhamia
Scientific Name: Markhamia lutea (Benth.) K.Schum.
Synonym: Markhamia hildebrandtii, Markhamia platycalyx
Family: Bignoniaceae
Sunset®: 22-24
USDA: 10b-12
Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 32ºF (0ºC)
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Origin: Tropical Africa
Growth Habits: Evergreen tree or shrub, 20 to 40 feet tall (6-12 m); shining, leathery, bronze, pinnate leaves, up to 18 inches long (45 cm), 7 to 11 ovate leaflets, 4 to 8 inches long (10-20 cm)
Watering Needs: Moist soil
Propagation: Seeds or cuttings
Blooming Habits:
Striking yellow trumpet flowers, often with red veining or spots, 2 to 2.4 inches long (5-6 cm), in panicles, in late spring and early summer.
Fruiting Habits:
Ribbed pod, 20 to 48 inches long (0.5-1.2 m)
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