Desert Ironwood
Olneya Tesota
Overview
The Desert Ironwood (Olneya tesota), native to the Sonoran Desert, thrives in arid conditions. This hardy perennial can reach heights up to 25 feet and spans roughly 15 feet wide. Noted for its dense, dark grey bark and lavender blooms, it serves as a habitat for wildlife and fixes nitrogen in the soil. Adapted to USDA zones 9-11, the ironwood demands full sun and well-drained soil, requiring minimal water once established.
Sun FullWater LowZones 9–11Type TreeClimate Arid, Subtropical
Culture
- Sun
- Full
- Water
- Low
- USDA zones
- 9–11
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Tree
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Climate
- Arid, Subtropical
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