Olneya tesota Desert Ironwood

Identification

Genus: Olneya Species: tesota Variety: Cultivar:

Common name: Desert Ironwood.

Description

Hardy to about 25 deg.. A small 15-20' desert tree much like a blue flowered Palo Verde. The wood is hard and stong. 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 decidous under cold or drought stress.

Characteristics

Olneya tesota Desert Ironwood tolerates sand.

Olneya tesota Desert Ironwood's foliage 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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