Olneya tesota
Olneya tesota Desert Ironwood.
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.
| Contact: |
pan@laspilitas.com |
| 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 |
Quantity For Purchase |
Unit-Price |
| One Gallon |
36 |
0 |
$ 11.99 |
| Five Gallon |
0 |
0 |
$ 20.00 |
| Fifteen Gallon |
0 |
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 |
Quantity For Purchase |
Unit-Price |
| One Gallon |
19 |
0 |
$ 15.99 |
| Five Gallon |
0 |
0 |
$ 20.00 |
| Fifteen Gallon |
0 |
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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Last edited on 2012-01-08 18:10:07.