Nativity: Native to Southern and Central CA, UT, AZ, NM, TX; south to Southern Mexico, and in South America

Ecology: Widespread and common on dry plains and mesas 

Elevation: below 5,000 ft 

Size: up to 12ft

Flowering duration: flowers any time after adequate rain (minimum 12 mm of precipitation) but mostly flowers February to April June-July

Min temp: -5 °F

Sun/shade preference: Full sun 

Foliage duration: Evergreen