Lysiloma watsonii var. thornberi |
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Feather Tree |
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
Remember to check your irrigation system at least once a month, especially your valves, sprinkler heads, and drip emitters.