Pithecellobium flexicaule (Texas Ebony)

Pithecellobium flexicaule, Acacia flexicaulis, Ebenopsis flexicaulis, Texas Ebony. Pithecellobium sp.
Pithecellobium sp.

Botanical names: Pithecellobium flexicaule, Acacia flexicaulis, Ebenopsis flexicaulis

Common name: Texas Ebony

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Mimosoideae

Origin: Texas to Florida, Yucatan

USDA Plant Hardiness MapPlant used for bonsaiSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunModerate waterWhite, off-white flowersThorny or spinyPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsFragrant plant

Evergreen tree, semi deciduous in the coldest part of its range, growing very slowly up to 30 feet tall (6 m), 30 feet wide (6 m); stems with zigzag jointing.

Drought tolerant; faster growth with irrigation, best with 1-2 deep irrigations per month. On the other hand, if it is used as a bonsai in a small pot frequent irrigation will be necessary.


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