Creosote Bush
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The creosote bush is an evergreen shrub that typically reaches 3-5 feet in height but can grow up to 10 feet. It has numerous flexible stems usually grow outward from the base at an angle. The slender, irregularly branching stems bear small, rich-green, aromatic leaflets. The compound leaves are 1/5-2/5 inch long and consist of opposite leaflets, joined at the base, pointed at the tip, and dark to yellowish-green. They have a strong scent and are often sticky with resin. The creosote bush produces small but abundant yellow, velvety flowers, followed by fluffy, white fruit. It may flower throughout the year after rainfall.
The creosote bush is the most prominent plant species in the hot deserts of North America. Its fragrance fills the air after rain. Decoctions made from its leaves are used as antiseptics and emetics. Many groups of plants are clones. The foliage provides a habitat for grasshoppers, praying mantids, and crickets found only on this plant.
Height: 3'-10'
Spread: 6'-10'
Bloom: Jan-Dec
Light: Full Sun
Water: Low
Zone: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Origin: Southwest U.S. and Mexico
Winter Shipping: We will continue to ship throughout winter. If you prefer, we are happy to hold your order until spring; please include that request in your shipping notes.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
