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Tenaza

Havardia pallens

Tenaza

A narrow, upright tree with sweetly fragrant cream puffball flowers and a graceful canopy.

Features

Fragrant cream puffball flowersNarrow upright formThorny branchesSummer blooming

Best Uses

Shade treeScreeningFragrant garden

Quick Stats

Water NeedsLow
Sun Exposurefull sun
Mature Size25 ft H × 12 ft W
Growth Ratemoderate
Maintenancemoderate
HardinessUSDA 9-11
Bloom SeasonSummer
Bloom ColorCream
Litter Levelseasonal
Thornsmedium
Native RegionSouthern Texas, Northeastern Mexico

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