Landscape Plants for the Arizona Desert


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LOW-WATER TREES
Trees are the largest plants for our landscapes and provide the greatest benefits. They add permanent structure to the design and can become the ceilings and walls of our outdoor living spaces. Select trees for the function you want, whether it is providing cooling shade, screening for privacy, or enhancing views. Many offer seasonal interest, such as seedpods, flowers, or fall color. Others provide shelter and food for birds and wildlife. As an added benefit, trees can help decrease heating and cooling costs for your home. Locate deciduous trees to shade the east- and west-facing exposures of your home during the summer. This will allow sunlight into the home during the winter when branches are bare of leaves.

Selecting the right tree is important because of the impact it has on the landscape and the length of time required to reach maturity. When considering placement, be sure the mature tree will fit safely, without interfering with overhead power lines, underground utilities, buildings and pedestrian traffic.

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Common Name: Guajillo Botanical Name: Acacia berlandieri		[Plant Info Sheet]
Hardiness: 15°F Sun: full sun, partial sun Water: low Growth Rate: moderate Mature Size: 15' H X 15' W Form: vase-shaped E/D: semievergreen	Foliage Color: medium green Foliage Texture: fine Flower Color: Cream puffballs Flower Season: spring to fall Litter: moderate Thorns: variable Allergenic: no
Native to: southern Texas and Mexico Other Features: Lush-looking shrub for screening or attractive small tree. [More information about this plant.]

Common Name: White Thorn Acacia Botanical Name: Acacia constricta		[Plant Info Sheet]
Hardiness: 5°F Sun: full sun Water: very low Growth Rate: slow Mature Size: 10' H X 15' W Form: multitrunked E/D: semievergreen	Foliage Color: medium green Foliage Texture: fine Flower Color: Yellow puffballs Flower Season: spring to summer Litter: moderate Thorns: medium Allergenic: no Wildlife: birds
Native to: Chihuahuan Desert, Sonoran Desert Other Features: Good for naturalistic landscapes. Attracts birds. Also try A. greggii. [More information about this plant.]

Common Name: Leather-Leaf Acacia Botanical Name: Acacia craspedocarpa		[Plant Info Sheet]
Hardiness: 20°F Sun: full or reflected sun Water: very low Growth Rate: slow-moderate Mature Size: 10' H X 8' W Form: rounded E/D: evergreen	Foliage Color: gray-green Foliage Texture: medium Flower Color: Yellow puffballs Flower Season: spring to summer Litter: low Thorns: none Allergenic: no
Native to: Australia Other Features: Good for small spaces or in large containers. Also try A. aneura. [More information about this plant.]

Common Name: Sweet Acacia Botanical Name: Acacia farnesiana		[Plant Info Sheet]
Hardiness: 10°F Sun: full sun Water: low Growth Rate: moderate Mature Size: 20' H X 20' W Form: vase-shaped E/D: evergreen	Foliage Color: medium green Foliage Texture: fine Flower Color: Golden yellow puffballs Flower Season: late winter to spring Litter: moderate Thorns: small Allergenic: no
May be sold as Acacia smallii, A. minuta. Native to: southern U.S. into South America Other Features: Sweet-scented flowers provide good winter color. Also try A. schaffneri. [More information about this plant.]

Common Name: Blackbrush Acacia Botanical Name: Acacia rigidula		[Plant Info Sheet]
Hardiness: 20°F Sun: full sun Water: very low Growth Rate: slow Mature Size: 12' H X 12' W Form: shrublike E/D: evergreen	Foliage Color: dark green Foliage Texture: medium Flower Color: Light yellow spikes Flower Season: spring Litter: low Thorns: medium Allergenic: no
Native to: Chihuahuan Desert Other Features: Effective as a barrier. Attractive light gray bark. [More information about this plant.]

Common Name: Willow Acacia Botanical Name: Acacia salicina		[Plant Info Sheet]
Hardiness: 20°F Sun: full sun Water: low Growth Rate: fast Mature Size: 30' H X 15' W Form: upright, open E/D: evergreen	Foliage Color: medium green Foliage Texture: medium Flower Color: Cream puffballs Flower Season: spring Litter: low Thorns: none Allergenic: no
Native to: Australia Other Features: Suitable screen for narrow areas. [More information about this plant.]

Common Name: Shoestring Acacia Botanical Name: Acacia stenophylla		[Plant Info Sheet]
Hardiness: 18°F Sun: full or reflected sun Water: very low Growth Rate: fast Mature Size: 30' H X 20' W Form: upright, airy E/D: evergreen	Foliage Color: dusky green Foliage Texture: medium Flower Color: Cream puffballs Flower Season: fall to winter Litter: low Thorns: none Allergenic: no
Native to: Australia Other Features: Tall screening tree. Avoid overwatering. [More information about this plant.]

Common Name: Palo Blanco Botanical Name: Acacia willardiana		[Plant Info Sheet]
Hardiness: 25°F Sun: full or reflected sun Water: very low Growth Rate: slow-moderate Mature Size: 20' H X 10' W Form: upright, airy E/D: semievergreen	Foliage Color: medium green Foliage Texture: fine Flower Color: Cream spikes Flower Season: spring Litter: low Thorns: none Allergenic: no
Native to: southern Sonoran Desert Other Features: Striking white peeling bark. Nice accent tree. [More information about this plant.]

Common Name: Anacacho Orchid Tree Botanical Name: Bauhinia lunarioides		[Plant Info Sheet]
Hardiness: 15°F Sun: full sun, partial sun Water: low Growth Rate: slow-moderate Mature Size: 8' H X 6' W Form: shrublike E/D: semievergreen	Foliage Color: medium green Foliage Texture: medium Flower Color: white or pink Flower Season: spring to summer Litter: low Thorns: none Allergenic: no
May be sold as B. congesta Native to: Chihuahuan Desert Other Features: Small patio tree. Leaves are shaped like butterflies. [More information about this plant.]

Common Name: Mexican Blue Palm Botanical Name: Brahea armata		[Plant Info Sheet]
Hardiness: 15°F Sun: full sun Water: low Growth Rate: very slow Mature Size: 15' H X 8' W Form: fan palm E/D: evergreen	Foliage Color: silvery blue Foliage Texture: coarse Flower Color: Cream garlands Flower Season: summer Litter: low Thorns: medium Allergenic: no
Native to: Baja California Other Features: Bold tropical palm. Well suited to containers. [More information about this plant.]

Common Name: Cascalote Botanical Name: Caesalpinia cacalaco		[Plant Info Sheet]
Hardiness: 20°F Sun: full sun Water: low Growth Rate: slow-moderate Mature Size: 15' H X 15' W Form: vase-shaped E/D: evergreen	Foliage Color: dark green Foliage Texture: medium Flower Color: Showy yellow spikes Flower Season: winter to spring Litter: low Thorns: medium Allergenic: no
Native to: Mexico Other Features: Stunning winter flowers are followed by colorful seed pods. [More information about this plant.]

Common Name: Mexican Bird of Paradise Botanical Name: Caesalpinia mexicana		[Plant Info Sheet]
Hardiness: 15°F Sun: full sun Water: moderate Growth Rate: moderate-fast Mature Size: 10' H X 8' W Form: upright, open E/D: evergreen	Foliage Color: dark green Foliage Texture: fine Flower Color: Yellow spikes Flower Season: spring to fall Litter: moderate Thorns: none Allergenic: no Wildlife: birds, hummingbirds
Native to: Mexico Other Features: Can be grown as a small tree. Attracts hummingbirds. [More information about this plant.]

Common Name: Canyon Hackberry Botanical Name: Celtis reticulata		[Plant Info Sheet]
Hardiness: 0°F Sun: full sun Water: moderate Growth Rate: moderate Mature Size: 25' H X 25' W Form: sprawling E/D: deciduous	Foliage Color: medium green Foliage Texture: coarse Flower Color: Green (nonshowy) Flower Season: spring Litter: seasonal Thorns: none Allergenic: yes Wildlife: birds
Native to: western U.S. Other Features: Distinctive trunk. Birds relish the tiny orange berries. [More information about this plant.]

Common Name: Hybrid Palo Verde Botanical Name: Cercidium hybrid		[Plant Info Sheet]
Hardiness: 15°F Sun: full or reflected sun Water: very low Growth Rate: fast Mature Size: 25' H X 25' W Form: vase-shaped E/D: semievergreen	Foliage Color: medium green Foliage Texture: fine Flower Color: Yellow Flower Season: spring to summer Litter: seasonal Thorns: none Allergenic: no
Recently reclassified as Parkinsonia hybrid. Native to: horticultural selection, Horticultural Selection Other Features: Overwatering may cause limbs to break. Look for 'Desert Museum' or other selections. [More information about this plant.]

Common Name: Blue Palo Verde Botanical Name: Cercidium floridum		[Plant Info Sheet]
Hardiness: 15°F Sun: full or reflected sun Water: very low Growth Rate: fast Mature Size: 30' H X 30' W Form: vase-shaped E/D: semievergreen	Foliage Color: blue-green Foliage Texture: fine Flower Color: Bright yellow Flower Season: spring Litter: seasonal Thorns: small Allergenic: no Wildlife: birds
Recently reclassified as Parkinsonia florida. Native to: Sonoran Desert Other Features: Vivid spring color. Nesting for birds. [More information about this plant.]

Common Name: Foothills Palo Verde Botanical Name: Cercidium microphyllum		[Plant Info Sheet]
Hardiness: 15°F Sun: full or reflected sun Water: very low Growth Rate: slow Mature Size: 15' H X 15' W Form: shrublike E/D: semievergreen	Foliage Color: lime green Foliage Texture: medium Flower Color: Sulfur yellow Flower Season: mid to late spring Litter: seasonal Thorns: small Allergenic: no
Recently reclassified as Parkinsonia microphylla. Native to: Sonoran Desert Other Features: Good for naturalistic landscapes. Form has character. [More information about this plant.]

Common Name: Palo Brea Botanical Name: Cercidium praecox		[Plant Info Sheet]
Hardiness: 25°F Sun: full sun Water: very low Growth Rate: fast Mature Size: 25' H X 25' W Form: umbrellalike E/D: semievergreen	Foliage Color: blue-green Foliage Texture: medium Flower Color: Bright yellow Flower Season: late spring Litter: low Thorns: small Allergenic: no
Recently reclassified as Parkinsonia praecox. Native to: Mexico into S. America Other Features: Distinctive sculptural form. Lime-green bark. [More information about this plant.]

Common Name: Mediterranean Fan Palm Botanical Name: Chamaerops humilis		[Plant Info Sheet]
Hardiness: 10°F Sun: full sun, partial sun Water: moderate Growth Rate: slow Mature Size: 10' H X 10' W Form: fan palm E/D: evergreen	Foliage Color: medium green Foliage Texture: coarse Flower Color: Cream Flower Season: summer Litter: low Thorns: medium, thorns on leaves Allergenic: no
Native to: Africa, Mediterranean Other Features: Multitrunked palm for small areas and containers. [More information about this plant.]

Common Name: Desert Willow Botanical Name: Chilopsis linearis		[Plant Info Sheet]
Hardiness: 0°F Sun: full sun Water: low Growth Rate: fast Mature Size: 25' H X 20' W Form: irregular E/D: deciduous	Foliage Color: medium green Foliage Texture: medium Flower Color: White, pink, purple, trumpet-shaped Flower Season: spring to fall Litter: seasonal Thorns: none Allergenic: no Wildlife: birds, hummingbirds
Native to: Mexico, southwest U.S. Other Features: Leafless in winter. Beautiful flowers attract hummingbirds. Look for selections that offer a variety of flower colors, branching structures, and leaf forms. [More information about this plant.]

Common Name: Silk Floss Tree Botanical Name: Chorisia speciosa		[Plant Info Sheet]
Hardiness: 26°F Sun: full sun Water: moderate Growth Rate: moderate Mature Size: 30' H X 25' W Form: upright E/D: deciduous	Foliage Color: pale green Foliage Texture: medium Flower Color: Pink to red, showy Flower Season: fall Litter: seasonal Thorns: large, thorns on trunk Allergenic: no
Native to: Argentina, Brazil Other Features: Spectacular show of flowers. Distinctive trunk. Look for selections that offer a variety of flower colors. [More information about this plant.]

Common Name: Texas Olive Botanical Name: Cordia boissieri		[Plant Info Sheet]
Hardiness: 20°F Sun: full sun Water: moderate Growth Rate: slow-moderate Mature Size: 10' H X 10' W Form: upright, dense E/D: evergreen	Foliage Color: gray-green Foliage Texture: coarse Flower Color: White, showy Flower Season: spring to fall Litter: moderate Thorns: none Allergenic: no
Native to: northern Mexico, south Texas Other Features: Can be grown as a small tree. [More information about this plant.]

Common Name: Indian Rosewood Botanical Name: Dalbergia sissoo		[Plant Info Sheet]
Hardiness: 25°F Sun: full sun Water: moderate Growth Rate: fast Mature Size: 40' H X 30' W Form: upright E/D: semievergreen	Foliage Color: bright green Foliage Texture: medium Flower Color: Cream (nonshowy) Flower Season: spring Litter: low Thorns: none Allergenic: no
Native to: India Other Features: Large shade tree. [More information about this plant.]

Common Name: Red-cap Gum Botanical Name: Eucalyptus erythrocorys		[Plant Info Sheet]
Hardiness: 24°F Sun: full sun Water: very low Growth Rate: fast Mature Size: 25' H X 15' W Form: upright E/D: evergreen	Foliage Color: medium green Foliage Texture: medium Flower Color: Red buds followed by yellow clusters Flower Season: summer Litter: moderate Thorns: none Allergenic: no
Native to: Australia Other Features: Effective screen. Also try E. torquata. [More information about this plant.]

Common Name: Coolibah Botanical Name: Eucalyptus microtheca		[Plant Info Sheet]
Hardiness: 10°F Sun: full sun Water: very low Growth Rate: fast Mature Size: 35' H X 25' W Form: irregular E/D: evergreen	Foliage Color: gray-green Foliage Texture: medium Flower Color: Cream (nonshowy) Flower Season: summer Litter: moderate Thorns: none Allergenic: no
Native to: Australia Other Features: Accepts lawn conditions. Also try E. papuana. [More information about this plant.]

Common Name: Kidneywood Botanical Name: Eysenhardtia orthocarpa		[Plant Info Sheet]
Hardiness: 15°F Sun: full sun, partial sun Water: low Growth Rate: moderate Mature Size: 15' H X 10' W Form: shrublike E/D: semievergreen	Foliage Color: medium green Foliage Texture: medium Flower Color: White spikes Flower Season: summer Litter: low Thorns: none Allergenic: no
Native to: Sonora Mexico, southern Arizona Other Features: Shrub or small tree. Good for naturalistic setting. [More information about this plant.]

Common Name: Little-leaf Ash Botanical Name: Fraxinus greggii		[Plant Info Sheet]
Hardiness: 10°F Sun: full sun, partial sun Water: moderate Growth Rate: slow Mature Size: 10' H X 8' W Form: rounded E/D: semievergreen	Foliage Color: medium green Foliage Texture: medium Flower Color: Green (nonshowy) Flower Season: spring Litter: low Thorns: none Allergenic: yes
Native to: Chihuahuan Desert Other Features: Graceful shrub or small tree. Attractive gray bark with age. [More information about this plant.]

Common Name: Feather Bush Botanical Name: Lysiloma microphylla v. thornberi		[Plant Info Sheet]
Hardiness: 25°F Sun: full sun, partial sun Water: low Growth Rate: moderate Mature Size: 15' H X 15' W Form: irregular E/D: semievergreen	Foliage Color: medium green Foliage Texture: fine Flower Color: Cream puffballs Flower Season: late spring to early summer Litter: high Thorns: none Allergenic: no
May be sold as L. watsonii. Native to: Arizona, Mexico, Sonora Mexico Other Features: Lush appearance. Grow as a shrub or small tree. [More information about this plant.]

Common Name: Fruitless Olive Botanical Name: Olea europaea		[Plant Info Sheet]
Hardiness: 15°F Sun: full sun, partial sun Water: low Growth Rate: slow-moderate Mature Size: 25' H X 25' W Form: rounded crown E/D: evergreen	Foliage Color: gray-green Foliage Texture: medium Flower Color: Cream (nonshowy) Flower Season: spring Litter: low Thorns: none Allergenic: no
Native to: Horticultural Selection Other Features: Provides a mediterranean look. Only pollenless and fruitless selections can be legally purchased for landscape use. [More information about this plant.]

Common Name: Ironwood Botanical Name: Olneya tesota		[Plant Info Sheet]
Hardiness: 20°F Sun: full sun Water: very low Growth Rate: slow Mature Size: 25' H X 25' W Form: rounded crown E/D: evergreen	Foliage Color: gray-green Foliage Texture: medium Flower Color: Dusty lavender Flower Season: late spring Litter: low Thorns: medium Allergenic: no
Native to: Sonoran Desert Other Features: This handsome tree lends character to the landscape. [More information about this plant.]

Common Name: Afghan Pine Botanical Name: Pinus eldarica		[Plant Info Sheet]
Hardiness: 10°F Sun: full sun Water: low Growth Rate: fast Mature Size: 50' H X 30' W Form: irregular E/D: evergreen	Foliage Color: dark green Foliage Texture: fine Flower Color: Brown cones Flower Season: Litter: moderate Thorns: none Allergenic: no
May be sold as P. brutia ssp. eldarica. Native to: Afghanistan Other Features: Provides a mediterranean look. Consider mature size. Also try P. canariensis. [More information about this plant.]

Common Name: Chinese Pistache Botanical Name: Pistacia chinensis		[Plant Info Sheet]
Hardiness: 10°F Sun: full sun Water: moderate Growth Rate: moderate Mature Size: 40' H X 35' W Form: rounded crown E/D: deciduous	Foliage Color: dark green Foliage Texture: medium Flower Color: Green (nonshowy) Flower Season: spring Litter: seasonal Thorns: none Allergenic: no
Native to: China, Philippines Other Features: Dense shade tree. Striking fall color, red fruit on female trees. [More information about this plant.]

Common Name: Mastic Tree Botanical Name: Pistacia lentiscus		[Plant Info Sheet]
Hardiness: 20°F Sun: full sun Water: low Growth Rate: slow Mature Size: 15' H X 20' W Form: shrublike E/D: evergreen	Foliage Color: dark green Foliage Texture: medium Flower Color: Green (nonshowy) Flower Season: spring Litter: low Thorns: none Allergenic: no
Native to: Mediterranean Other Features: Use for screening or train into a small specimen tree. [More information about this plant.]

Common Name: Texas Ebony Botanical Name: Pithecellobium flexicaule		[Plant Info Sheet]
Hardiness: 20°F Sun: full sun Water: very low Growth Rate: slow Mature Size: 20' H X 15' W Form: irregular E/D: evergreen	Foliage Color: dark green Foliage Texture: medium Flower Color: Cream to yellow Flower Season: late spring to early summer Litter: moderate Thorns: medium Allergenic: no
Recently reclassified as Ebenopsis ebano. Native to: Mexico, south Texas, Texas Other Features: Rich green foliage color. Bark sunburns if tree is overpruned. [More information about this plant.]

Common Name: Mexican Ebony Botanical Name: Pithecellobium mexicanum		[Plant Info Sheet]
Hardiness: 15°F Sun: full sun Water: low Growth Rate: moderate Mature Size: 30' H X 20' W Form: irregular, open E/D: deciduous	Foliage Color: gray-green Foliage Texture: medium Flower Color: Cream puffballs Flower Season: spring Litter: seasonal Thorns: small Allergenic: no
Recently reclassified as Havardia mexicana. Native to: Sonora Mexico Other Features: Good for naturalistic landscapes. [More information about this plant.]

Common Name: Tenaza Botanical Name: Pithecellobium pallens		[Plant Info Sheet]
Hardiness: 10°F Sun: full sun Water: low Growth Rate: moderate Mature Size: 25' H X 12' W Form: shrublike E/D: semievergreen	Foliage Color: medium green Foliage Texture: fine Flower Color: Cream puffballs Flower Season: summer Litter: seasonal Thorns: medium Allergenic: no
Recently reclassified as Havardia pallens. Native to: northeast Mexico, south Texas Other Features: Attractive gray bark. Fragrant flowers. [More information about this plant.]

Common Name: Chilean Mesquite Botanical Name: Prosopis species		[Plant Info Sheet]
Hardiness: 15°F Sun: full or reflected sun Water: very low Growth Rate: fast Mature Size: 30' H X 30' W Form: wide crown E/D: semievergreen	Foliage Color: dark green Foliage Texture: fine Flower Color: Yellow-green Flower Season: spring Litter: seasonal Thorns: variable Allergenic: no
May be sold as P. chilensis, P. alba, or P. hybrid. horticultural selection Other Features: Limit water to control rapid growth and windstorm uprooting. Look for thornless selections. [More information about this plant.]

Common Name: Texas Honey Mesquite Botanical Name: Prosopis glandulosa v. glandulosa		[Plant Info Sheet]
Hardiness: 0°F Sun: full or reflected sun Water: very low Growth Rate: fast Mature Size: 30' H X 30' W Form: wide crown E/D: deciduous	Foliage Color: bright green Foliage Texture: fine Flower Color: Pale yellow Flower Season: spring Litter: seasonal Thorns: large Allergenic: no
Native to: Mexico, Texas Other Features: Graceful character. Thornless selections are available. P. glandulosa v. torreyana is the Western Honey Mesquite. [More information about this plant.]

Common Name: Velvet Mesquite Botanical Name: Prosopis velutina		[Plant Info Sheet]
Hardiness: 0°F Sun: full or reflected sun Water: very low Growth Rate: moderate-fast Mature Size: 25' H X 25' W Form: wide crown E/D: deciduous	Foliage Color: gray-green Foliage Texture: fine Flower Color: Pale yellow Flower Season: spring Litter: seasonal Thorns: medium Allergenic: no
May be sold as P. juliflora. Native to: Chihuahuan Desert, Sonoran Desert Other Features: Excellent wildlife plant. Also try P. pubescens. [More information about this plant.]

Common Name: Live Oak Botanical Name: Quercus virginiana		[Plant Info Sheet]
Hardiness: 0°F Sun: full sun Water: moderate Growth Rate: moderate Mature Size: 40' H X 50' W Form: wide crown E/D: semievergreen	Foliage Color: dark green Foliage Texture: medium Flower Color: Green (nonshowy) Flower Season: spring Litter: seasonal Thorns: none Allergenic: yes
Native to: southeast U.S. Other Features: Accepts lawn conditions. Consider mature size. [More information about this plant.]

Common Name: Texas Mountain Laurel Botanical Name: Sophora secundiflora		[Plant Info Sheet]
Hardiness: 5°F Sun: full sun Water: low Growth Rate: slow Mature Size: 8' H X 6' W Form: upright, dense E/D: evergreen	Foliage Color: dark green Foliage Texture: medium Flower Color: Purple clusters Flower Season: spring Litter: low Thorns: none Allergenic: no
Native to: Chihuahuan Desert Other Features: Fragrant flowers. Can be grown as a small tree. [More information about this plant.]

Common Name: Evergreen Elm Botanical Name: Ulmus parvifolia		[Plant Info Sheet]
Hardiness: 20°F Sun: full sun Water: moderate Growth Rate: fast Mature Size: 35' H X 35' W Form: umbrellalike E/D: semievergreen	Foliage Color: dark green Foliage Texture: medium Flower Color: Green (nonshowy) Flower Season: spring Litter: seasonal Thorns: none Allergenic: no
Native to: China Other Features: Attractive bark. Accepts lawn conditions. [More information about this plant.]

Common Name: Mexican Buckeye Botanical Name: Ungnadia speciosa		[Plant Info Sheet]
Hardiness: 5°F Sun: full sun, partial sun Water: low Growth Rate: slow Mature Size: 10' H X 10' W Form: shrublike E/D: deciduous	Foliage Color: dark green Foliage Texture: coarse Flower Color: Rose-pink Flower Season: spring Litter: seasonal Thorns: none Allergenic: no
Native to: Chihuahuan Desert Other Features: Fragrant flowers. Large shrub or small patio tree. [More information about this plant.]

Common Name: Arizona Rosewood Botanical Name: Vauquelinia californica		[Plant Info Sheet]
Hardiness: 15°F Sun: full sun, partial sun Water: low Growth Rate: slow Mature Size: 10' H X 8' W Form: upright E/D: evergreen	Foliage Color: dark green Foliage Texture: medium Flower Color: White clusters Flower Season: early summer Litter: low Thorns: none Allergenic: no
Native to: Sonoran Desert Other Features: Can be grown as a small tree. Native alternative to Oleander. [More information about this plant.]

Common Name: Chaste Tree Botanical Name: Vitex agnus-castus		[Plant Info Sheet]
Hardiness: 15°F Sun: full sun, partial sun Water: moderate Growth Rate: moderate Mature Size: 20' H X 20' W Form: shrublike E/D: deciduous	Foliage Color: dark green Foliage Texture: medium Flower Color: Lavender spikes. Flower Season: summer to fall Litter: moderate Thorns: none Allergenic: no
Native to: southern Europe Other Features: Fragrant flowers. Seeds are hazardous on sidewalks. [More information about this plant.]

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