Olneya tesota
( OL - nee - uh TES - oh - tuh )
At-A-Glance Information
This species of flowering evergreen trees are commonly called Desert Ironwood, and need full sun and little to no water once established, making them a great choice for water-wise gardens. They are native to the Sonoran Desert, and slowly reaches between 15 and 30 feet tall and just as wide. The wood produced by these trees is very strong, hence the common name 'Ironwood'. These can be grown as single or multi-trunked trees, and in late springtime produce clusters of small sweet pea shaped flowers. Leaves are gray-green and many will drop from the tree when flowers emerge, but they regrow quickly. Desert Ironwood does best in zones 8, 9, 11-14 and 18-23. To find your zone, click here: Zone Map.
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Propagating camellias
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Resources
The New Sunset Western Garden Book: The Ultimate Gardening Guide (2012) - Page 460, Olneya tesota
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