Lysiloma microphylla thornberi |
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Feather Bush, Fern-of-the-Desert |
Description
Lysiloma thornberi grows 12-15 ft. tall and wide. This tree has mutiple stems and creates a large canopy of bright green leaves. The leaves are evergreen in frost free areas, and deciduous in ohters. The flowers are 1/2 to 1 in. wide, creamy white balls.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
6-12', 12-25'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Low, Medium
Growth Rate
Fast, Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Ranch, Tropical
Accenting Features
Silhouette, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Background, Foundation
Special Uses
n/a
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.
Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.