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Texas Kidneywood
Eysenhardtia texana
- Fragrant blooms
- Limestone native
- Pollinator friendly
- Category: Trees & Shrubs
- Hardiness Zone: 8a
- Height: 10-15 ft
- Spread: 8-12 ft
- Spacing: 8-10 ft
- Bloom Color: White
Texas Kidneywood is a deciduous small tree or large shrub native to Central, South, and West Texas, commonly found growing in rocky limestone soils and along dry creek beds. It is valued for its airy structure and its fragrant white flower spikes that bloom in late spring to early summer. When in bloom, the tree has a soft, cloud-like appearance and is highly attractive to pollinators, especially bees. The foliage has a fine texture that gives it a light, delicate presence in the landscape.
This tree thrives in full sun and is exceptionally well adapted to alkaline, rocky, well-drained soils typical of the Hill Country. Once established, it is highly drought tolerant and requires minimal supplemental irrigation. Poor drainage should be avoided. Mature size typically reaches 10–15 feet tall and 8–12 feet wide, making it well suited for smaller landscapes or as an understory tree. Space 8–10 feet apart when planting in groupings. It is not considered toxic and is generally deer resistant once established.
Texas Kidneywood works well as a native specimen tree, pollinator accent, courtyard feature, or naturalized planting in xeric and limestone-based landscapes. Its smaller stature makes it useful where large shade trees are not appropriate, and its fragrant blooms provide seasonal interest without heavy litter or maintenance concerns.