Trees
Ironwood
Olneya tesota
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A keystone Sonoran Desert tree species that provides food and shelter for birds and other wildlife.
The Basics
Type: TreesSun: Full SunHardiness: 20°FWater: Very LowNative To: Sonoran DesertGrowth
Growth Rate: SlowMature Height: 25'Mature Width: 25'Mature Form: MultitrunkedFoliage
EvergreenColor: Gray-greenTexture: MediumWildlife
Birds Other wildlifeFlowers
Flower Color: PurpleSeason: SpringComments
Litter: SeasonalThorns: MediumIrritation: None![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwebcms.amwua.org%2Fmedia%2F156831329817d08.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Photo By: Dave Seibert
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Photo By: Dave Seibert
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Photo By: Dave Seibert
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Photo By: Carol Ward
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Photo By: Carol Ward
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Photo By: Carol Ward