Drought tolerant shrub that provides an attractive accent despite thorny branches. Good honey plant. Low water, full sun, well drained soil, hardy to 15°. Prune for shape and size. Propagation: Seeds.
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Blooms April-August. Fast growing prickly shrub or small tree. Leaves divided into numerous leaflets 1/2″ long or less. Fruit a brown to reddish. Flat, narrow curved pod up to 4” long. Twigs are armed with short, curved prickles (hence the common name catclaw). Flowers a source of honey. Provides cover and nesting site. Pollination: Bees, butterflies, nectar insects.