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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Tree
Size Class: 6-12 ft.
Fruit Type: Legume
Flower Size: 6 inch clusters, 5 inch clusters, 4 inch clusters, 2 in
Fruit Color: Brown

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug

Distribution

USA: TX
Native Habitat: Stream/river banks, Marshes, Near lakes or ponds
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

Growing Conditions

Water Use: Low
Light Requirement: Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Dry
Soil Description: Medium Loam, Clay Loam, Sandy Loam

Benefit

Use Ornamental: Aromatic, Showy, Blooms ornamental, Understory tree, Fast growing
Use Wildlife: Nectar-bees, Nectar-butterflies, Nectar-insects
Conspicuous Flowers: yes

Bibliography

* Native Texas Plants: Landscaping Region by Region (2002) Wasowski, S. & A. Wasowski
Texas Wildscapes: Gardening for Wildlife (1999) Damude, N. & K.C. Bender

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Havardia pallens in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Havardia pallens in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Havardia pallens