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Feather Bush, Fern-Of-The-Desert

Lysiloma Watsonii

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Overview

Feather Bush (Lysiloma watsonii), also called Fern-of-the-Desert, is an attractive, semi-deciduous tree featuring delicate, fern-like foliage. It grows to a height of 15-25 feet with a spread of 15-20 feet, providing light, dappled shade. Showy, creamy-white flower clusters bloom in late spring to early summer. Hardy and drought-tolerant, it thrives in USDA Zones 9-11, requiring well-drained soils and full to partial sun exposure.

Sun FullWater Low, MediumZones 9–10Climate Arid
Feather Bush, Fern-Of-The-Desert (Lysiloma Watsonii) — Feather Bush (Lysiloma watsonii)
Feather Bush, Fern-Of-The-Desert (Lysiloma Watsonii) — also called Fern-of-the-DesertFeather Bush, Fern-Of-The-Desert (Lysiloma Watsonii) — It grows to a height of 15-25 feet with a spread of 15-20 feet, providing light, dappled shade

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low, Medium
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Fabaceae
Climate
Arid

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Feather Bush, Fern-Of-The-Desert (Lysiloma Watsonii) — Feather Bush (Lysiloma watsonii)
Feather Bush, Fern-Of-The-Desert (Lysiloma Watsonii) — also called Fern-of-the-Desert
Feather Bush, Fern-Of-The-Desert (Lysiloma Watsonii) — It grows to a height of 15-25 feet with a spread of 15-20 feet, providing light, dappled shade

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