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Lysiloma thornberi

Feather Bush

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Information by:         Photographer: Susan Frommer

 

Description

Lysiloma thornberi grows 12-15 ft. tall and wide. This tree has mutiple stems and creates a large canopy of bright green leaves. The leaves are evergreen in frost free areas, and deciduous in ohters. The flowers are 1/2 to 1 in. wide, creamy white balls.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

6-12', 12-25'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Tropical

Accenting Features

Silhouette, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Background, Foundation

Special Uses

n/a

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.