Lysiloma watsonii var. thornberi
Feather Tree
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.
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
Leaf Season
Deciduous
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:
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.