LARREA TRIDENTATA
CREOSOTE BUSH
The aromatic foliage of this south- AT A GLANCE SUMMARY
west native evokes the scent of rain SIZE (H X W)
6 feet x 8 feet
in the desert! Found virtually
Yellow
throughout the flatlands of the arid FLOWER COLOR
West, this tough evergreen shrub is
Spring
always a favorite in native gardens. FLOWER SEASON
In the wild it has an open form with EXPOSURE
Full & Reflected Sun
sparse foliage on woody stems. IrriLow
gated plants will be much more lush WATER
and grow faster. It is a durable plant
Slow to Moderate
that can provide a solid foundation to GROWTH RATE
the landscape. Yellow flowers may HARDINESS
0º F, USDA Zone 7
be produced throughout the year, but
To Shape
occur primarily in the spring. The PRUNING
flowers are followed by small fuzzy
seedpods. For best results plant in full sun and in well-drained soils.
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