Dalea spinosa

Smoke Tree

These trees and low shrubs have finely divided leaves that are evergreen or deciduous. Clusters of purple or violet-blue flowers add to their beauty. Tolerate desert conditions. Prune to shape.

This Southwest desert native is named for its silver-blue to gray branches that look like smoke. Fragrant flowers are violet-blue. Beware of sharp branchlets. Growth rate skyrockets with summer water.

Attributes - Dalea spinosa

Plant Type: Shrub

Bloom Season: Late Spring through Early Summer

Flower Color: Blue, Purple

Foliage: Deciduous

Height: 12 ft. to 30 ft.

Width: 15 ft.

Sunlight: Full Sun

Climate: Zones 9, 10

Notes: Thrives in Wet Soil. Container Plants, Low Maintenance.

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