I moved a Partridge Pea to a new location, and it dealt with transplant shock buy closing it's leaves during the hot times of the day. It self seeds everywhere. Just like Verbena bonariensis, once you grow it, it's with you forever. It's a new place, and the landscape plants were from the previous owner. Not my style at all. I detest privets and I absolutely loathe Stella de oro daylillies with a passion! Still in the process of ripping out all the landscape fabric in this area and the lone pea makes me happy. Ground ivy vs crabgrass, who will be the victor? lol

It looks a little like Koelreutera paniculata - the flowers are yellow but then turn into the pinky/orange panicules containing black seeds. Here is a link that might be useful: some pics

The wisteria was planted there in 2001. The blooms only last about a week or so - they usually finish by June 1. It was late to flower this year, probably because of the cold so I'm not sure if it might last a bit longer this year. The young Japanese wisteria tree though is just getting ready to bloom - this is its second year to bloom (planted in 2007) so it'll take over the show. The Chinese one does a smaller secondary bloom in July triggered by pruning the new foliage growth that is emerging now.

Posted by davidrt28 7 (My Page) on Mon, May 13, 13 at 23:09 Thank you very much for your insight. smivies is stretched to cover sub-tropical trees from Toronto. His answers are, however, quite accurate. This is not a question for ID thread. I realize how my mindset has been influenced by popular views. Both Mimosa and Royal Empress tress are deeply resented by some in the US. Over a long time, I unwittingly adopted the bias and I could not appreciate Jacaranda trees any more. I will strive to appreciate it.