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    Larrea tridentata

    Also Known As

    • Chaparral
    • Creosote Bush
    • Hediondilla

    Plant type

    shrub, herb

    size

    • H: 6'-12'
    • W: 6'-12'

    planting zones

    • 6a-10b

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    Larrea tridentata plant details

    Larrea tridentata is a broadleaf evergreen herb or shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Larrea tridentata

    Plant type: herb or shrub
    Plant family: zygophyllaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 6 FT - 12 FT - wide, 6 FT - 12 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: bonsai, container plant, fragrant, houseplant, long-blooming, medicinal, rock garden, xeric, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Larrea tridentata

    USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Do you know the fragrance of desert rain? Throughout much of the Southwest, this is it! Any time it gets wet you will enjoy a delightful, one of a kind aroma. Can go for two years without water once establisheed, although I wouldn't subject small plants to that kind of drought. Hardy down to 10 degrees, perhaps colder. As with all desert plants, make sure soil is well drained (rocky sand is best). I immagine this would make a good bonsai plant because it is so drought hardy, has small leaves and flowers. Full sun For sale are 3-5 inch tall plants in small pots,

    By: Edens Blooms

    Gardening facts about Larrea tridentata plant

    How to Grow Larrea tridentata

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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