Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

12-25'

 

Flower Color

Red

 

Flower Season

Spring, Intermittent

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Very Low, Low

 

Growth Rate

Slow

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Rocky

 

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

Thorns/Spines

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Silhouette, Unusual Shape

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring

 

Location Uses

Foundation, Patio, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Container, Filler

 

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

Small tree or large shrub that can reach a mature size of 24' x 18' . Growth habit is irregular, with long spiny branches. The small green leaves that line the branches are drought-deciduous, but will remain on the plant with supplemental irrigation. Bright red flower clusters appear primarily in spring, but can bloom intermittently throughout the year.

Frost tolerant to 25 F.