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Feather Bush

Lysiloma watsonii

Feather Bush

A lush native tree with feathery, fern-like foliage that gives a tropical feel to Sonoran Desert gardens.

Features

Lush feathery foliageCream puffball flowersTropical appearanceNative Sonoran tree

Best Uses

Patio shadeLush desert gardenNaturalized landscape

Quick Stats

Water NeedsLow
Sun Exposurefull sun
Mature Size15 ft H × 15 ft W
Growth Ratemoderate
Maintenancehigh
HardinessUSDA 9-11
Bloom SeasonLate Spring
Bloom ColorCream
Litter Levelhigh
ThornsNone
Native RegionArizona, Sonora, Mexico

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Data from 2024 AMWUA “Landscape Plants for the Arizona Desert” guide.