Pithecellobium flexicaule (Texas Ebony)

Pithecellobium flexicaule (Texas Ebony) green tree, brown trunk, dense spreading canopy branches foliage
Pithecellobium flexicaule (Texas Ebony) dense canopy tree with small green leaves and spreading wooden branches.

Botanical names: Pithecellobium flexicaule, Acacia flexicaulis, Ebenopsis flexicaulis

Common name: Texas Ebony

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Mimosoideae

Origin: Texas to Florida, Yucatan

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-11

Small tree 10-20 ftPlant used for bonsaiPlant form: Small tree; suitable for bonsai
Plant mature sizeMature height: 10-20 ft
Full sunSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Moderate
White, off-white flowersFlower color: White and off-white
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Thorny or spinyThorns: Thorny or spiny
Fragrant plantFragrance: Fragrant; perfume plant
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds

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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Image gallery: 5 images
Pithecellobium flexicaule (Texas Ebony) brown fruit on green leaves close up tree branch detail
Pithecellobium flexicaule (Texas Ebony) tree branch with many brown pods among small green foliage leaves
Pithecellobium flexicaule (Texas Ebony) green tree branches with dense foliage spreading wide overhead.
Pithecellobium flexicaule (Texas Ebony) spreading green tree branches extend over a paved walkway path.
Pithecellobium flexicaule (Texas Ebony) brown fruit on green tree branches, close up view.
Pithecellobium flexicaule (Texas Ebony) with brown seed pods hanging among dense small green leaves.
Pithecellobium flexicaule (Texas Ebony) with brown pods and small green leaves on branch close up
Pithecellobium flexicaule (Texas Ebony) branch with brown pods and delicate compound green leaves
Pithecellobium flexicaule (Texas Ebony) small tree with thin green leaves on a paved sidewalk.
Pithecellobium flexicaule (Texas Ebony) tree growing on a street corner with fine green foliage.


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