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Smoke Tree
Scientific Name: Psorothamnus spinosus (Gray) Barneby
Synonym: Dalea spinosa
Family: Fabaceae

Recommended Temperature Zone: sunset: 12-13 USDA: 9 Heat Tolerance: Good heat resistance in Phoenix Sun Exposure: Full sun Origin: USA (Arizona, southern California, Nevada), Mexico (Baja California) Growth Habits: Deciduous tree, up to 25 feet tall (7.5 m) Watering Needs: Moderate water, good drainage Propagation: Seeds that need to be filed and soaked in water

Blooming Habits:
Purple bloom in April-June