Creosote Bush
Larrea tridentata
Climate Match for your location
See how well Creosote Bush grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
A hardy desert shrub with tiny yellow flowers and intensely aromatic resinous foliage that thrives in extremely hot, dry conditions. It requires minimal water once established and is ideal for xeriscape landscapes in arid regions.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native to the United States
Native Range
Southwestern United States and Mexico (Sonoran, Mojave, and Chihuahuan deserts)
Native to: Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Utah
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A hardy desert shrub with tiny yellow flowers and intensely aromatic resinous foliage that thrives in extremely hot, dry conditions. It requires minimal water once established and is ideal for xeriscape landscapes in arid regions.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Creosote Bush grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native to the United States
Native Range
Southwestern United States and Mexico (Sonoran, Mojave, and Chihuahuan deserts)
Native to: Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Utah
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation