Grows to 10 feet forming a shrub of almost leafless stems. Bright yellow, fragrant flowers in clusters at each branch. Full sun, tolerates long periods of dryness. Excellent windbreak tree. Fast growth to 10 feet in 3 years, eventually 30-50 feet and more in 15 years with deep soil and water.
Greenish branches take on grayish look in late summer.
White to pinkish, fragrant, very small flowers grow in clusters at ends of branches in late spring. Prune after bloom in spring to maintain graceful effect. Full sun, little water. Grows to 6-8 feet with silvery leaves and purple flowers. Green Cloud has green leaves and deep violet flowers.