I have a question about this tree, I know it as "Lysiloma watsonii divaricatum" since I know that this is an Arizonian native, but also I...Read More see in local nurseries that they have the "Lysiloma watsonii thornberii" which claims to reach 45 feet high and native from Mexico AZ border. Still doing my research, but this is a new clasification that happened or is the same tree? And the confusing part is that is a Lysiloma divaricatum only (not watsonii) so I'm getting to the point that I don't even want to deal with this specie cause the confusion.
This tree will naturalize in irrigated desert areas. And is known to sprout from seed with out much effort when water is available. ...Read More>
It is a rich green soft foliage in the harshest conditions.
The wood structure is very flexible and resistant to breakage.
A downside is the seed pods that some find unattractive and a short winter leaf drop. It will also drop foliage like texas sage with rainy periods.
I have volunteers and they are growing very fast and tall. The preying mantis love for their ootheca (sack of babies). This thrills me to...Read More no end. Those are great bugs to have around and very friendly. Although, I do hope my hummingbirds are cautious. They frequent the cactus flowers nearby.
I am very grateful to have these plants arrive in the middle of what is to be a long drought. I welcome their fluttery beauty and other-worldly looking blossoms.
I absolutely loved this plant, I pulled out a argentine mesquite and replaced it with the feather tree and was enjoying seeing it grow. ...Read MoreThe leaves are fabulous and soft and it leaves a beautiful layer of mulch behind that enhances my front yard. I live in an association and have received numerous compliments. However, it is now the end of March and I haven't seen any buds or leaves growing on the tree. Scratching the bark with my keys shows a brown inner layer that is dry to the touch. I believe this tree is officially dead. I do see some sapplings growing at the base of the tree but only a few leaves at best and it appears to originate from the root area of the tree not the tree itself. Any thoughts on whether I should let the leaves turn into a shrub or should I pull it out and try again. The freeze really only killed two plants my mexican lime tree and I believe this one as well. Any thoughts?
growing on North side of the house and doing very well. keeping its leaves throughout the winter. It is now a small tree with a caliper...Read More of about 3 inches with an umbrella type top end. very nice decorative tree. Some of the leaves appear to be golden brown at this time.. March 19th. Leaves are like mimosa or mesquite in structure.
I have a question about this tree, I know it as "Lysiloma watsonii divaricatum" since I know that this is an Arizonian native, but also I...Read More
This tree will naturalize in irrigated desert areas. And is known to sprout from seed with out much effort when water is available.
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I was wondering if anyone can tell me if this small tree will grow in South Florida zone 9b. I'm thinking a problem might be Floridas high humidity.
I have volunteers and they are growing very fast and tall. The preying mantis love for their ootheca (sack of babies). This thrills me to...Read More
Beautiful tree, but like the jacaranda, not very cold hardy below 28F.
I absolutely loved this plant, I pulled out a argentine mesquite and replaced it with the feather tree and was enjoying seeing it grow. ...Read More
growing on North side of the house and doing very well. keeping its leaves throughout the winter. It is now a small tree with a caliper...Read More