Harvardia pallens

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Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Semievergreen large shrub or small tree grows at a moderate rate to 25' x 12'. Medium green compound leaves. Flowers are small fragrant cream puffballs that bloom in summer or after rains. Accepts full sun. Attractive gray bark. Native in south Texas and northeast Mexico.

 

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Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

 

Height Range

12-25'

 

Flower Color

White

 

Flower Season

Summer

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

Grey

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.

Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.