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Trees

Ironwood

Olneya tesota

"Keystone" Sonoran Desert species that provides food and shelter for birds and other wildlife.

The Basics

Type: TreesSun: Full SunHardiness: 20°FWater: Very LowNative to Sonoran Desert

Growth

Growth Rate: SlowMature Height: 25'Mature Width: 25'Mature Form: Multi-trunked

Foliage

EvergreenColor: Gray-greenTexture: Medium

Wildlife

Birds Other wildlife

Flowers

Flower Color: Dusty lavenderSeason: Late spring

Comments

Litter: SeasonalThorns: MediumIrritation: None
Native
Attracts Wildlife
Photo By: Dave Seibert
Photo By: Dave Seibert
Photo By: Dave Seibert
Photo By: Carol Ward
Photo By: Carol Ward
Photo By: Carol Ward