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Texas Ebony
Ebenopsis ebano
A rugged, dark-foliaged evergreen with fragrant cream-yellow blooms and exceptional drought tolerance.
Features
Dense dark evergreen foliageCream-yellow fragrant flowersVery drought tolerantThorny branches
Best Uses
Shade treeSpecimen treePrivacy screening
Quick Stats
Water NeedsVery Low (Xeric)
Sun Exposurefull sun
Mature Size20 ft H × 15 ft W
Growth Ratemoderate
Maintenancemoderate
HardinessUSDA 9-11
Bloom SeasonLate Spring-Summer
Bloom ColorCream-Yellow
Litter Levelmoderate
Thornsmedium
Native RegionSouthern Texas, Mexico
Design Styles
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Data from 2024 AMWUA “Landscape Plants for the Arizona Desert” guide.