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.
Sun
Full
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate, Slow
Soil Type
Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Invasive, Messy
Remember to check your irrigation system at least once a month, especially your valves, sprinkler heads, and drip emitters.