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California Native Plant

Larrea tridentata

Creosote Bush

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Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Open, angular evergreen shrub grows to 6'x 6'. Dark green, foliage is fragrant after a rain. One of the most abundant plants in the southwest desert. Extremely drought tolerant. Good informal screen. Native to North American deserts.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

6-12'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

White

Fruit Season

Summer

Sun

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Poor, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Silhouette

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Foundation, Swimming Pool

Special Uses

Screen, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Water Saving Tip:

Use multiple cycles of irrigation on watering days. Most sprinklers deliver water faster than soils can absorb it.

By breaking up the watering time into smaller segments, runoff can be greatly reduced.