Trees
Kidneywood
Eysenhardtia orthocarpa
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Grown as a shrub or small tree. Fragrant, white spike flowers. Good for a naturalistic setting and near patios. Photo credit: Kirti Mathura
The Basics
Type: TreesSun: Full Sun, Partial SunHardiness: 15°FWater: LowNative to southeastern Arizona, southwestern New Mexico, and Sonora and Chihuahua, MexicoGrowth
Growth Rate: ModerateMature Height: 15'Mature Width: 10'Mature Form: Shrub-likeFoliage
Semi-evergreenColor: Medium greenTexture: MediumWildlife
Bees Butterflies Other pollinatorsFlowers
Flower Color: White spikesSeason: SummerComments
Litter: LowThorns: NoneIrritation: NoneAttracts Wildlife
Native
Pool Friendly
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Photo By: Donna DiFrancesco
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Photo By: Donna DiFrancesco
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Photo By: Donna DiFrancesco
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Photo By: Donna DiFrancesco
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Photo By: Kirti Mathura
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Photo By: Kirti Mathura