Ebenopsis ebano

Also Known As

Texas Ebony

Plant type

tree

size

H: 25'-30'
W: 25'-30'

planting zones

8a-10b

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Ebenopsis ebano plant details

Ebenopsis ebano is a broadleaf evergreen tree with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ebenopsis ebano

Plant type: tree
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 25 FT - 30 FT - wide, 25 FT - 30 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ebenopsis ebano

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun

Soil needs: gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Texas ebony produces elegantly grained wood that is very hard and resistant, used in making bowls, ornaments, ets. Zig zag branch growth, a excellent choice for bonsai. White to yellow flowers. likes sun. Stems have spines.

By: Accents for Home and Garden

A very drought tolerant and useful native US tree that produces spikes of small white, lightly fragrant flowers. Blooms are followed by edible beans.

By: Almost Eden

“Texas Ebony” is a small tree from Texas and Mexico capable of surviving extreme drought—its attractive leaves are basically evergreen, but will drop after a hard frost or severe drought. You can grind the seeds to make coffee, so this tree should really be more popular in Seattle. Hardy to at least 10 °F. HW.