Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

 

Height Range

12-25'

 

Flower Color

White

 

Flower Season

Summer

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

Grey

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

 

Water

Low

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

 

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

Thorns/Spines

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden

 

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Showy Flowers, Unusual Shape

 

Seasonal Interest

Summer

 

Location Uses

Background, Patio, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Screen, Shade Tree, Small Spaces

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Semievergreen large shrub or small tree grows at a moderate rate to 25' x 12'. Medium green compound leaves. Flowers are small fragrant cream puffballs that bloom in summer or after rains. Accepts full sun. Attractive gray bark. Native in south Texas and northeast Mexico.

Frost tolerant to 10 F. Recently reclassified as Havardia pallens.