Lysiloma microphylla thornberi
Feather Bush
Description
Lysiloma thornberi grows 12'-15' tall and wide. This tree has multiple stems and creates a large canopy of bright green leaves. The leaves are evergreen in frost free areas, and deciduous in others. The flowers are 1/2" to 1" wide creamy white balls.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
6-12', 12-25'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Fast, Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Ranch, Tropical
Accenting Features
Silhouette, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Background, Foundation
Special Uses
n/a
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.
One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.