Ebenopsis ebano

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Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Slow growing evergreen tree to 20' x 15'. Dense shade and dark green leaves provide rich green foliage color. Very thorny. Zig zag branching habit. Fragrant pale cream to yellow flowers bloom in spring. Bark sunburns if tree is overpuned. Native to Southern Texas and Mexico.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree

 

Height Range

12-25'

 

Flower Color

Yellow, White

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

 

Leaf Color

Dark Green

 

Bark Color

Brown

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

 

Water

Very Low

 

Growth Rate

Slow

 

Soil Type

Clay

 

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Basic

 

Adverse Factors

Thorns/Spines

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden

 

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Multi-trunk Tree, Silhouette, Specimen

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

 

Location Uses

Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Parking Lot, Street Tree, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Screen, Shade Tree

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Even during our hottest months we don't need to water daily.

Give your plants a chance to breathe.

Water late at night or in the early morning hours to avoid losses to wind and evaporation.