Plant Type

Tree

 

Height Range

12-25'

 

Flower Color

Lavender, Purple

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

Grey

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Very Low, Low

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish

 

Accenting Features

Multi-trunk Tree, Showy Flowers, Specimen

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

 

Location Uses

Background, Lawn, Patio, Parking Lot, Street Tree

 

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Screen, Wind Break, Shade Tree

 

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

This selection is slower-growing than other selections reaching 20' at maturity. It acts almost as a dwarf variety. Blooms are dark purple color. Species occur along washes throughout SW USA as a small deciduous tree. Narrow light green leaves give aweeping appearance. Seed pods remain during winter. Needs full sun and a well drained site. - Mountain States Nursery

Frost tolerant to 0 F.