Pithecellobium flexicaule (Texas Ebony) Seeds - 10 Open-Pollinated, Drought-Tolerant Evergreen Tree
$18.98
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Pithecellobium flexicaule (Texas Ebony) Seeds - 10 Open-Pollinated, Drought-Tolerant Evergreen Tree
$18.98
About This Plant
Pithecellobium flexicaule, commonly known as Texas Ebony, is an evergreen tree or large shrub native to South Texas and northern Mexico. It features dense dark green foliage, a twisting trunk, and excellent heat and drought tolerance. The tree supports shade, windbreaks, privacy screens, and wildlife habitat, and can be grown as a large shrub or pruned tree form.
What You Will Receive
10 fresh, viable, open-pollinated seeds. Carefully packaged for successful planting.
Growing Information
- Common Name: Texas Ebony
- Botanical Name: Pithecellobium flexicaule
- Plant Type: Evergreen tree or large shrub
- Sun Requirements: Full sun
- Soil: Well-drained, sandy to rocky
- Mature Height: 20–40 feet
- Growth Rate: Slow
- Bloom Time: Spring
- Cold Hardiness: USDA zones 9–11
- Germination: Scarification recommended
Growing notes: Seeds benefit from scarification and soaking prior to planting for improved germination. Texas Ebony prefers heat and excellent drainage and is suitable for desert landscapes, South Texas gardens, and drought-tolerant plantings.