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Palo Adan

Fouquieria Diguetii

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Overview

Palo Adan (Fouquieria diguetii) is a striking, semi-deciduous shrub reaching 10-13 ft in height. Native to Mexican deserts, it's famed for its twisting, spiny branches and lush green leaves, which provide unique texture contrast. Spring brings tubular red flowers, attracting pollinators. Prefers full sun and well-drained soils; drought-tolerant once established. Ideal for xeriscapes and focal points in low-water gardens. USDA zones 9-11.

Sun FullWater LowZones 9–10Climate Arid
Palo Adan (Fouquieria Diguetii) — Palo Adan (Fouquieria diguetii) is a striking, semi-deciduous shrub reaching 10-13 ft in height
Palo Adan (Fouquieria Diguetii) — Native to Mexican desertsPalo Adan (Fouquieria Diguetii) — it's famed for its twistingPalo Adan (Fouquieria Diguetii) — spiny branches and lush green leavesPalo Adan (Fouquieria Diguetii) — which provide unique texture contrastPalo Adan (Fouquieria Diguetii) — Spring brings tubular red flowers, attracting pollinatorsPalo Adan (Fouquieria Diguetii) — Prefers full sun and well-drained soils; drought-tolerant once established+15

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Fouquieriaceae
Climate
Arid

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Palo Adan (Fouquieria Diguetii) — Palo Adan (Fouquieria diguetii) is a striking, semi-deciduous shrub reaching 10-13 ft in height
Palo Adan (Fouquieria Diguetii) — Native to Mexican deserts
Palo Adan (Fouquieria Diguetii) — it's famed for its twisting
Palo Adan (Fouquieria Diguetii) — spiny branches and lush green leaves
Palo Adan (Fouquieria Diguetii) — which provide unique texture contrast
Palo Adan (Fouquieria Diguetii) — Spring brings tubular red flowers, attracting pollinators
Palo Adan (Fouquieria Diguetii) — Prefers full sun and well-drained soils; drought-tolerant once established
Palo Adan (Fouquieria Diguetii) — Ideal for xeriscapes and focal points in low-water gardens
Palo Adan (Fouquieria Diguetii) — scientifically known as Fouquieria diguetii
Palo Adan (Fouquieria Diguetii) — is a captivating specimen
Palo Adan (Fouquieria Diguetii) — native to the arid regions of Mexico
Palo Adan (Fouquieria Diguetii) — tree-like succulent is distinguished by its narrow
Palo Adan (Fouquieria Diguetii) — tall stem which can reach heights of 10 to 15 feet
Palo Adan (Fouquieria Diguetii) — creating a striking vertical presence in any landscape composition
Palo Adan (Fouquieria Diguetii) — It boasts an alluring bark that is characteristic of the Fouquieria family
Palo Adan (Fouquieria Diguetii) — appearing smooth with a gray to reddish shade
Palo Adan (Fouquieria Diguetii) — The foliage of the Palo Ad√°n is particularly fascinating
Palo Adan (Fouquieria Diguetii) — lanceolate leaves that may measure up to 1 to 2 inches in length
Palo Adan (Fouquieria Diguetii) — These leaves grow in clusters along the stem
Palo Adan (Fouquieria Diguetii) — creating soft tufts of greenery that contrast with the bare
Palo Adan (Fouquieria Diguetii) — <br><br>During the warmer months
Palo Adan (Fouquieria Diguetii) — usually from late spring to early autumn

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