Larrea tridentata
Creosote Bush
Evergreen, Shrubs
One of the most common native shrubs in Southwest deserts, creosote bush grows 4–8 ft. tall and wide, with many upright branches. Straggly and open in shallow, dry soil; attractive, dense, rounded but spreading where water accumulates. Leathery yellow-green to dark green leaves divided into two tiny, 3?8-in.-long crescents; gummy secretion makes them look varnished and yields distinctivecreosote odor, especially after rain. Small yellow flowers appear off and on all year, followed by small roundishfruit covered with shiny whiteor rusty hairs. With water andfertilizer, grows taller anddenser with larger, shiny darkgreen leaves. Use as windor privacy screen, or trim intoformal hedge.
Chilopsis linearis 'Regal'
Combination of lavenderand wine red; flat-faced,open-throated blooms make agreat display.
Chilopsis linearis 'Lucretia Hamilton'
Darkpurple flowers in large clusters.To 15–18 ft. high and wide.
Chilopsis linearis 'Hope'
White flowers with apale yellow throat. Wispy, opengrowth.
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