10 Seeds Texas Ebony Pithecellobium flexicaule Evergreen Bonsai Xeriscape Desert Tree

Texas Ebony is a durable evergreen tree native to the arid regions of southern Texas and northeastern Mexico, valued for its dense, dark green foliage, sculptural branching, and ability to thrive in hot, dry conditions. It grows into a graceful small to medium tree that offers year-round structure and texture in warm-climate landscapes.
With its fine-textured leaves and tough constitution, Texas Ebony is a favorite for bonsai cultivation, xeriscape plantings, and desert-themed gardens. It can be grown as a specimen tree, a dense screen, or a container plant in cooler regions where it can be overwintered indoors. Its tolerance for poor soils, heat, and drought makes it a practical choice for water-wise landscapes and distinctive container displays.
Species: Pithecellobium flexicaule
Type: Evergreen tree
Plant Habit: Upright, rounded canopy with sculptural branching
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, sandy or rocky; tolerates poor and alkaline soils
Zones: 9-11
Germination: Scarify seed coat and soak in warm water for 24 hours before sowing
Sowing: Sow 1/4 inch deep in well-drained seed-starting mix
Spacing: 15-20 feet apart for trees; closer for hedges or screens
Notes: Drought tolerant once established; protect from frost when young