Ironwood
Olneya tesota
Fabaceae · broadleaf evergreen tree · introduced
Last updated
Data Maturity Baseline
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Quick Facts
Height
30 ft
Growth Rate
Slow
Light
Full Sun
Soil
Adaptable
Water
Low
Hardiness
Zone Zones 8b–9a
Bloom Time
Mar 1-Mar 31
Phenological Calendar
| Stage | Typical Window |
|---|---|
| New growth flush BBCH 11 | Feb 15-Mar 15 |
| Bloom start BBCH 61 | Mar 1-Mar 31 |
| Bloom end / petal fall BBCH 69 | Apr 1-Apr 15 |
| Fruit/seed development BBCH 71 | Jun 1-Aug 31 |
| Fruit/seed maturity BBCH 85 | Sep 1-Nov 30 |