Texas Kidneywood
Eysenhardtia texana
Clarence A. Rechenthin. Courtesy of USDA NRCS Texas State Office.
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Eysenhardtia
- Species:
- Eysenhardtia texana
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Tree
- Height:
- 8-12 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- may, jun, jul, aug, sep, oct
- Bloom Colors:
- White
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Native Range
United States: Texas
Reported Fauna Sightings
Bees: American bumble bee (Bombus pensylvanicus), American bumble bee (Bombus pensylvanicus)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rocky, well-drained calcareous soil
- pH:
- 6.5 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to limestone-rich areas