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Kidneywood
Eysenhardtia orthocarpa
A fragrant native tree with delicate white flower spikes that attract a cloud of bees and butterflies in summer.
Features
Fragrant white flower spikesAttracts bees and butterfliesFine-textured foliageLow litter
Best Uses
Patio treePollinator gardenFragrant garden
Ecological Value
Attracts
beesbutterflies
Quick Stats
Water NeedsLow
Sun Exposurefull sun
Mature Size15 ft H × 10 ft W
Growth Ratemoderate
Maintenancelow
HardinessUSDA 9-11
Bloom SeasonSummer
Bloom ColorWhite
Litter Levellow
ThornsNone
Native RegionSoutheastern AZ, Southwestern NM, Sonora, Chihuahua, Mexico
Design Styles
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Data from 2024 AMWUA “Landscape Plants for the Arizona Desert” guide.