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This is one of the many Xeriscaping plants we use and recommend for our landscaping projects. Got questions or need more information? We're here to help!
This is one of the many Xeriscaping plants we use and recommend for our landscaping projects. Got questions or need more information? We're here to help!
Retama is extremely drought tolerant, and will survive on as little as 12 inches of rain annually.
Retama is extremely drought tolerant, and will survive on as little as 12 inches of rain annually. Very long blooming period of yellow clusters of flowers are a wonderful plus. Palo verde’s green bark is another unique and exquisite feature of this Texas native tree. Some hybrid verities that were developed are thornless with larger blooms. Do not plant near pools as it will shed a good size of seeds. Overall, a highly recommended, Xeriscape landscaped design worthy, Texas native flowering tree.
Fun fact: Palo verde’s green bark is a drought coping mechanism. On especially harsh droughts it will slowly drop leaves and branches to conserve precious moisture; Its green bark will allow photosynthesis to continue.
Some notable properties of this plant species…
This plant thrives in full sun situations.
This plant thrives in part-shade/part-sun locations.
This plant species is native to Texas, USA.