Pride of Burma Plant Care

Pride of Burma (Amherstia nobilis) belongs to the Fabaceae family within the Amherstia genus.

Pride of Burma displays a tall, spreading tree growth habit, reaching up to 30 ft tall with a spread of approximately 20 ft. Pride of Burma produces showy red and yellow flowers in drooping clusters.

Leaf size: approximately 8 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Pride of Burma every 7–14 days, soaking the whole root zone, until it is established — usually one to two growing seasons. Established trees mainly need water during long dry spells. In a container, water whenever the top few centimetres of soil are dry.

Pride of Burma thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Amherstia nobilis tolerates temperatures of 65–85°F. Pride of Burma prefers humidity levels of 50–80%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.

Well-draining loamy soil with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Pride of Burma to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Pride of Burma every 6 months during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the rate on the label. Established trees in good soil often need little extra feeding, so let weak growth or pale foliage guide you.

Stop feeding by late summer so new growth can harden before winter.

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Choose a spot with full sun to partial shade and well-draining loamy soil with added organic matter for moisture retention. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Pride of Burma is suited to USDA Zone 13b.

Plant container-grown or balled-and-burlapped trees in spring or early autumn, setting the root flare at soil level, and water well after planting.

Pride of Burma can spread to about 20 ft (6.1 m) and reach about 30 ft (9 m) tall. Space plants about 20 ft (6.1 m) apart so mature crowns don't crowd each other, and plant at least half that distance from buildings, fences and paths.

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Prune Pride of Burma while it is dormant in late winter: first remove dead, damaged and crossing branches, then thin lightly for shape.

If it flowers in spring, prune right after flowering instead so you don't remove next year's buds. Never take off more than about a quarter of the tree in one year.

Pride of Burma is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 13). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.

Pride of Burma can be propagated through seeds, air layering.

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Pride of Burma is susceptible to aphids, caterpillars, scale insects. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.

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Pride of Burma grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13b. It survives winters down to planting zone 13b. In cooler regions, grow Pride of Burma as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.