Psorothamnus spinosus
Smoke Tree
Fabaceae (Leguminosae)
Deciduous, Shrubs, Trees
Native to deserts of Arizona, Southern California, Baja California. Grows 10 to 20 ft. tall, 10 to 15 ft. wide. Sparsely foliaged in small, hairy white leaves that drop in early spring, revealing an intricate network of silvery gray, spiny branches; the leafless plant is said to resemble a cloud of smoke. In late spring, puts on a good show of fragrant, violet-purple, sweet pea–shaped flowers in 1 1/2 to 2-in. clusters. Cut branches (in or out of bloom) are good in arrangements. Not always vailable in nurseries but easily started from seed in warm weather. Provide good drainage. Needs little care.
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