Lysiloma watsonii var. thornberi

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Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer: Christina Bickelmann

 

Description

This deciduous tree grows to 20' tall and wide. Leaves are tiny and medium green, turn yellow and fall off in the spring. However, leaves do grow back in spring also! The flowers are .5"-1" wide, appear in late spring and look like cream colored puffballs. It has a lush appearance and can be grown as a shrub or small tree. Irrigate this plant weekly after it's established, especially during the summer. It spreads in cultivated areas so be careful not to plant near natural open areas.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

 

Height Range

12-25'

 

Flower Color

White

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Green, Yellow Green

 

Bark Color

Grey

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

 

Water

Medium

 

Growth Rate

Moderate, Slow

 

Soil Type

Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

Invasive, Messy

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Tropical

 

Accenting Features

Multi-trunk Tree, Silhouette, Specimen, Unusual Foliage

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring

 

Location Uses

Background, Park

 

Special Uses

Screen, Shade Tree, Small Spaces

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.