Lysiloma microphylla 'var. thornberi'
Feather Bush
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Feather Bush (Lysiloma microphylla 'var. thornberi') - Description
L. thornberi is native to the foothills of Arizona's Rincon Mountains. It blooms in the late spring or early summer, bearing masses of creamy white clustered flowers. These are followed by flat, ridged brown seedpods 4 to 8 inches in length.
Feather Bush (Lysiloma microphylla 'var. thornberi') - Blooming
Flowers emerge in late spring to early summer. They are clustered and creamy white, making them look like puffballs.
Feather Bush (Lysiloma microphylla 'var. thornberi') - Growth
Grows to 15 ft. and just as wide. Native to the hills of Arizona's Rincon Mountains, which is indicative of its plant growth needs. Does best in full sun. Hard frosts can kill the plant back to its roots, but the plant generally survives.
Feather Bush (Lysiloma microphylla 'var. thornberi') - Planting
Sow seeds "in situ" when ripe.
Feather Bush (Lysiloma microphylla 'var. thornberi') - Pest
Scale insects. Other problems include rust, root rot, and stem galls.
Feather Bush (Lysiloma microphylla 'var. thornberi') - Soil and irrigation
No excessive irrigation needed. Grows best in moderately fertile soil.
