A very good shade tree. It adapts well to most soils and mid to upper elevation climates. It gives the pungent fragrance for which western deserts are known. As a hedge plant 3-4' apart in the row. It blooms all summer, with clusters of yellow flowers adorned with protuding, bright red, 4-5 inch long stamens.
Flowers attract hummingbirds.
This tree has a broad pyramidal crown that can spread 20-30'. A small tree native to southern and central Arizona. Good for erosion contol and as a low desert windbreak. It displays numerous white flowers in large clusters. Good for dry rocky slopes.