Ebenopsis ebano

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Texas Ebony

 
Plant photo of: Ebenopsis ebano
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

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.