Olneya tesota
DESERT IRONWOOD
Fabaceae-Faboideae

 
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Plant type: semi-deciduous tree

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, acidic to alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
10m
Plant habit
 
8m

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Flowers: pink

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Leaves: grey-green

Ornamental Fruit: pod

Bark & Stems: thorns
 
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Olneya tesota
DESERT IRONWOOD
Fabaceae-Faboideae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: semi-deciduous tree

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, acidic to alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
10m
Plant habit
 
8m

FEATURES

Flowers: pink

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Leaves: grey-green

Ornamental Fruit: pod

Bark & Stems: thorns


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits dry style & mediterranean designs

Uses: informal screen, barrier

Growth rate: slow

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: bird attracting






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