Las Pilitas Nursery
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Olneya tesota, Desert Ironwood, is hardy to about 25 deg.. It's requirements are about the small as citrus. Desert Ironwood small 15-20' desert tree much like a Blue Palo Verde. The wood is hard and strong. It's heavy, it will not float. The seeds are edible after roasting. Give the plant a sun spot with good drainage and a little water. Its best spot would be 5-10' away from a lawn in the lower desert. If you can grow citrus you may be able to grow this. It will go deciduous under cold or drought stress.
| Contact: | pan@laspilitas.com |
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| Container Size | Quantity In Production | Quantity For Purchase | Unit-Price |
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| One Gallon | 0 | 0 | $ 14.99 |
| Contact: | bawilson@laspilitas.com |
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| Hours: | Open Saturday only from 9am to 4pm |
| Address: | 3232 Las Pilitas Rd. Santa Margarita, CA 93453 |
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| One Gallon | 0 | 0 | $ 14.99 |
| Contact: | escondido@laspilitas.com |
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| Hours: | Open Tuesday through Saturday from 9am to 4pm |
| Address: | 8331 Nelson Way Escondido, CA 92026 |
| Container Size | Quantity In Production | Quantity For Purchase | Unit-Price |
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| One Gallon | 2 | 0 | $ 14.99 |
Olneya tesota Desert Ironwood tolerates sand.
Olneya tesota Desert Ironwood's foliage color is gray and type is deciduous.
Olneya tesota Desert Ironwood's flower color is violet.
Olneya tesota Desert Ironwood's fruit is edible.
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