Dalea spinosa

Smoketree

Family: Fabaceae Pea


Type Tree, shrub
USDA Hardiness range 8A - 10B
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Purple
Bloom time Spring and Summer
Water needs Dry to moist
Landscape uses Erosion control, ground cover, massing, rock garden
Height 10' to 20' / 3.00m to 6.00m
Spread 8' to 10' / 2.40m to 3.00m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Evergreen
Bloom attributes Fragrant flowers
Leaf color Blue, green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Irregular or sprawling, oval
Attributes and features Attractive foilage, native to North America