Larrea tridentata |
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Creosote Bush |
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
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.