Smoke Tree
Psorothamnus spinosus
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Details & Attributes
| Plant Type(s) | Tree |
| Native to Arizona | Yes! |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Sun | Full sun |
| Pollinators | Bees |
| Has Spines | Yes |
| Size In relative feet, width by height |
8-20' × 8-12' |
| Flowering Season | June-July |
| Flower Color | Violet |
| Minimum Temperature Range | 25-30 °F |
| Leaf Description | Rounded, lance shape, quickly shed |
| Fruit | Rounded chamber covered in fragrant glands |
| View on SEINet | View SEINet Entry |
| Range Map | View SEINet Range Map |
| Elevation Range | 200-2400 ft. |
| Description | An unusual xerophytic shrub found in and around washes in the deserts of western Arizona. Plants produce few leaves and primarily photosynthesize through their grey bark. In the heat of mid summer these plants erupt with showy violet blooms, followed by fragrant, resinous seeds pods. Smoke tree makes for an excellent specimen in a xeriscape with cacti, succulents, and hardy shrubs. Make sure to plant in well draining soil. |
