Larrea tridentata
Creosote Bush
Description
Open, angular evergreen shrub grows to 6'x 6'. Dark green, foliage is fragrant after a rain. One of the most abundant plants in the southwest desert. Extremely drought tolerant. Good informal screen. Native to North American deserts.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
6-12'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
White
Fruit Season
Summer
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Poor, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Ranch, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Silhouette
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Foundation, Swimming Pool
Special Uses
Screen, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
Birds
Water Saving Tip:
Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.
Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.
Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.