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Is Creosote Bush A Good Plant For Front Yard Landscape In Small Area?

A neighbor intends to plant 4 creosote bushes in a small front yard landscape and will hand water. How much space is needed for each mature plant?


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#1 Comment By GKH_Susan On 11/03/2023 @ 2:08 am

She may not need 4 if it's a small area. They can get up to 13 feet tall and 10 feet wide but tolerate pruning well.

https://cals.arizona.edu/yavapaiplants/SpeciesDetail.php?genus=Larrea&species=tridentata [1]

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/creosote-bush/creosote-bush-care.htm [2]


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