Plant Lust
ShopOrderSellblog
0

  • Plant types

  • Plant styles

  • Planting conditions

  • Seasonal interest

  • Nurseries & Gardens

    • Photo of Olneya tesota by Patricia Cunningham

    Photo by Patricia Cunningham

    Used with permission, all rights reserved

    Show all photos

    Olneya tesota

    Also Known As

    • Ironwood

    Plant type

    tree, cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 20'-30'
    • W: 20'-30'

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

    More Options

    Olneya tesota plant details

    Olneya tesota is an evergreen cactus / succulent or tree with green foliage. In summer lavender flowers emerge. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Olneya tesota

    Plant type: cactus / succulent or tree
    Plant family: fabaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 20 FT - 30 FT - wide, 20 FT - 30 FT - tall
    Flowers: lavender blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Olneya tesota

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Slow-growing, thorny, deciduous tree with swollen trunk/caudex Hardy to 20 °F. Dry in winter

    By: Cactus Jungle

    Gardening facts about Olneya tesota plant

    How to Grow Olneya tesota

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • lavender

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    Landscape groups by tags

    Mailing List
    Sign Up for updates on new plant arrivals and deals

    © 2010—2024 Plant Lust, LLC All Rights Reserved