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 DesertGrowth
Growth Rate: SlowMature Height: 25'Mature Width: 25'Mature Form: Multi-trunkedFoliage
EvergreenColor: Gray-greenTexture: MediumWildlife
Birds Other wildlifeFlowers
Flower Color: Dusty lavenderSeason: Late springComments
Litter: SeasonalThorns: MediumIrritation: NoneNative
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