Harvardia pallens
Tenaza
Description
Semievergreen large shrub or small tree grows at a moderate rate to 25' x 12'. Medium green compound leaves. Flowers are small fragrant cream puffballs that bloom in summer or after rains. Accepts full sun. Attractive gray bark. Native in south Texas and northeast Mexico.
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Thorns/Spines
Water-wise plants can be beautiful as well as practical.
Ask at your local nursery for the types of plants that have minimal watering needs.