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Smoke Tree

Scientific Name: Psorothamnus spinosus (Gray) Barneby
Synonym: Dalea spinosa
Family: Fabaceae

Smoke Tree (Dalea spinosa), U.S.D.A. Drawing, courtesy Hunt Institute

Recommended Temperature Zone:
Sunset®: 12-13
USDA: 9-11

Heat Tolerance: Good heat resistance in Phoenix

Sun Exposure: Full sun

Origin: USA (Arizona, southern California, Nevada), Mexico (Baja California)

Growth Habits: Deciduous tree, up to 25 feet tall (7.5 m.)

Watering Needs: Moderate water, good drainage

Propagation: Seeds that need to be filed and soaked in water

Blooming Habits:
Purple, sweet-smelling blossom, 0.5 inch wide (1.2 cm) in April-June

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