Type: Deciduous
Exposure: Full Sun
Water Use: Medium
Mature Size: 40’ x 30’
Description:
This tree, recently introduced to the Southwest area, is a large drought tolerant shade tree. Clusters of fragrant flowers appear in May/June when it is swarmed with pollinating bees. It has small deep blue-green leaves that turn yellow in the fall, visually interesting seed pods, gray colored bark, coarse ascending branches and can endure extreme temperatures. The name comes from its seeds being roasted and used as a coffee substitute.