Texas Kidneywood
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Common Names: Texas Kidneywood, Kidneywood, Bee Brush, Vara Dulce, Palo Dulce
Texas kidneywood is a shrub that can grow between 3 to 10 feet tall, with a lovely, open structure. The 3 to 4-inch spikes of white flowers not only bring beauty but also fill the air with their sweet scent, complemented by the finely divided, deciduous leaves which, when crushed, release a burst of aroma. The flowers bloom intermittently from May to October, followed by small fruit pods, often topped with a threadlike tip. These seed pods stick around for a while, too. This tree is named for the place it has found in traditional remedies for kidney and bladder issues. With a little care and thoughtful pruning, you can shape this plant into a petite tree. It might lose some leaves during dry spells, but rest assured, it's quite drought-tolerant.
Butterfly Host Plant: Southern Dogface (Zerene cesonia); Arizona Skipper (Codatractus arizonensis)
Nectar Source: Bees, Butterflies
Height: 8'-10'
Spread: 6’-8'
Bloom: April-October
Light: Full Sun-Part Shade
Water: Low
Zone: 8-11
Origin: Texas
Spring Shipping:
Orders are shipped within 7-10 business days. We will email you if there are expected delays.
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.
