The Texas Ebony (Ebenopsis ebano) is a stunning evergreen native of the Rio Grande Valley with dark, dense foliage, fragrant cream-colored flowers, and extremely hard wood. Drought-tolerant and slow-growing, it’s a prized specimen tree for xeriscaped and native landscapes. Alfaro Tree Sales grows Texas Ebonys at our 40-acre Atascosa nursery.
Texas Ebony produces clusters of fragrant, cream-to-yellow flowers from June through September that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. Combined with its dark evergreen foliage, it’s a beautiful multi-season landscape tree.
Two beautiful drought-tolerant native trees compared.
Expected height after planting a 2” caliper tree (8–12 ft at install).
Minimal watering once established — one deep soak every 2–3 weeks in summer is plenty. Overwatering can cause root issues.
Excellent in SA’s alkaline soils. Requires well-drained soil. Generally no fertilizer needed.
Prune lower thorny branches for clearance as it matures. Light structural pruning in winter. Avoid heavy pruning.
March through May when soil is warm. Protect from hard freezes in the first 2–3 winters (below 25°F).
Choose your tree at our nursery or by phone. We deliver it to your property.
Machine-dug hole, native soil backfill, deep watering, and mulch ring installed.
Written care instructions plus a 30-day establishment check from our crew.
Slowly — about 1–2 feet per year. They’re long-lived specimen trees best appreciated as a beautiful focal point rather than quick shade.
Generally yes, but young trees can be damaged by hard freezes below 25°F. Mature trees handle SA winters well. Protect young trees in the first few winters.
Young trees have paired thorns at the leaf bases, but these become less prominent as the tree matures. Prune lower branches for clearance.
Yes — they retain their dark green, feathery foliage year-round, making them excellent for year-round screening and visual interest.
March through May is ideal for warm-season establishment. Fall planting works too with freeze protection.
We offer Texas Ebonys in various sizes. Field-grown at our nursery in Atascosa. Call (210) 202-4284.
Yes. Professional delivery and planting across the SA metro. Request a free quote.
Extremely — it’s one of the hardest woods in North America, historically used for fence posts and tool handles. The wood is nearly black at the heartwood.
