West Texas Nursery
Retama aka Jerusalem-thorn - Container
Retama aka Jerusalem-thorn - Container
Regular price
$100.00 USD
Regular price
Sale price
$100.00 USD
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per
(for 25 seedlings)
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An airy, thorny tree with a see-through crown of narrow, light green leaves and green branches and twigs.
| Latin Name | Parkinsonia aculeata |
| Tree Size | Small Tree (up to 30 feet) |
|
Hardiness |
Texas Zones 8-9 |
| Leaf Type | Deciduous |
| Growth Rate | Rapid |
| Soil Needs | Well-drained |
| Tolerances | Drought, alkaline soil, salt |
| Features | Delicate appearance but robust tree |
| Problems | Prone to disease from overwatering |
| Comments | Seeds can be used to make flour, flowers are used by bees for honey production. |
