Texas Ebony Tree
Pithecellobium flexicaule
| Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Category | Tree |
| Size | 30' x 15' |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Flower Season | Summer to Fall |
| Exposure | Full Sun or Part Shade |
| Water | Very Low |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Hardiness | 10°F |
| Notes: | Twisting Branches |
Description
Native to Northern Mexico, Texas ebony is a very drought-tolerant, decorative tree. It ranges in size from 15 feet to 30 feet tall with a 15 to 20 foot spread. Its dark green compound leaves are arranged along thorny branches that twist and change direction repeatedly. Creamy yellow, fragrant clusters of flowers are produced from May to October. The sweetly fragrant flowers are followed by large, curved, dark brown seedpods. Texas ebony tree grows quite well in Southern Arizona.
Maintenance
Plant Texas ebony tree in the fall or spring in full or partial sunlight. It tolerates almost all soil conditions from deep, well-drained soil types to heavy clay. Texas ebony has a complicated branching pattern that makes pruning to shape difficult. Prune a few side branches in early summer, until the crown is at the desired height. Water established Texas ebony trees twice a month in summer, monthly in the winter. Falling seedpods create some litter that may be a problem in certain high traffic areas.
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