Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Strombocarpa

Species:

Strombocarpa pubescens

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Tree

Height:

20-40 ft

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

feb, mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug, sep

Bloom Colors:

White, Yellow

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Arizona, California, New Mexico, Nevada, Texas, Utah

Keystone Species Ranking

Bee Keystone:

★★☆☆☆ Based on number of native bee species using this genus for pollen and nectar (Source: National Wildlife Federation)

Host Plant for Caterpillars

Germination Information