shrub

Larrea tridentata | Creosote Bush

Creosote Bush is truly a shrub that speaks of the desert. It emits that unique desert sense of place scent after a rain. Use as a character plant for the toughest conditions. Highly drought tolerant but better appearance with occasional summer irrigations. Canopy coverage: 79 square feet.

Water Requirement: very low

Sun Exposure: reflected sun, full sun

Cold Hardiness: cold hardy to 5F

Growth Rate: slow, moderate

Height: 6 feet high

Width: 10 feet wide

Evergreen

Foliage Color: medium green

Flower Color: yellow

Flower Season: spring

Wildlife: bees