Goatbush (Castela Erecta) is a perennial shrub in the Simaroubaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 8-11. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.
Castela erecta, commonly known as Goatbush, is a perennial, thorny shrub or small tree native to the Americas, especially in arid and semi-arid regions.
Goatbush
Castela Erecta
Castela erecta, commonly known as Goatbush, is a perennial, thorny shrub or small tree native to the Americas, especially in arid and semi-arid regions.
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