Olneya tesota Desert Ironwood

Olneya tesota

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Olneya tesota. leaves

Olneya tesota

Olneya tesota., Desert Ironwood in it natural setting

Description

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.

Available at our Online store.

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Container Size	Quantity In Production	Quantity For Purchase	Unit-Price
One Gallon	36	0	$ 11.99

Available at our Santa Margarita store.

Contact:	bawilson@laspilitas.com
Hours:	Open Saturday only from 9am to 4pm
Address:	3232 Las Pilitas Rd. Santa Margarita, CA 93453

Container Size	Quantity In Production	Unit-Price
One Gallon	36	$ 11.99
Five Gallon	0	$ 20.00
Fifteen Gallon	0	$ 80.00

Available at our Escondido store.

Contact:	escondido@laspilitas.com
Hours:	Open Tuesday through Saturday from 9am to 4pm
Address:	8331 Nelson Way Escondido, CA 92026

Container Size	Quantity In Production	Unit-Price
One Gallon	19	$ 15.99
Five Gallon	0	$ 20.00
Fifteen Gallon	0	$ 80.00

Characteristics

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.

Communities

Communities for Olneya tesota Desert Ironwood:Creosote Bush Scrub.

Ranges for Olneya tesota

ph:	6.00 to 8.00
usda:	10 to 10
height[m]:	3.00 to 7.00
width[m]:	3.00 to 5.00
rainfall[cm]:	13.00 to 26.00

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