Trees
Tenaza
Havardia pallens
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Attractive bark and fragrant flowers. Previously classified as Pithecellobium pallens.
The Basics
Type: TreesSun: Full SunHardiness: 10°FWater: LowNative to southern Texas, northeastern MexicoGrowth
Growth Rate: ModerateMature Height: 25'Mature Width: 12'Mature Form: Shrub-likeFoliage
Semi-evergreenColor: Medium greenTexture: FineWildlife
Flowers
Flower Color: Cream puffballsSeason: SummerComments
Litter: SeasonalThorns: MediumAllergenicIrritation: None![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwebcms.amwua.org%2Fmedia%2F1568334818cfbb3332f.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Photo By: Dave Seibert