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Retama, a native Texas tree

Discussion in 'Trees, Shrubs and Roses' started by marlingardener, May 26, 2015.

  1. marlingardener

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    Our Retama is in the corner of the barn lot, and seems to enjoy its site. This is actually a west Texas tree, adapted to arid and hot conditions, but it can also get along with different soil and a bit more moisture.

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    We grew it from a seed, and the tree is about 10 years old.
     
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    Really pleasant looking tree MG and it looks very happy in its corner :stew2:
     
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    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    Your Retama is a tree we don't have here in our Scottish gardens. It reminds me a little of our forsythias with its lovely yellow blooms. Well done you for getting it to grow, and thrive, from seed.
     
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    It reminds me of forsythia also. Very pretty.
     
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