Texas Kidneywood (Eysenhardtia Texana) is a perennial shrub in the Fabaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 7-10. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Eysenhardtia texana, commonly known as Texas kidneywood, is a small flowering tree or shrub native to Texas and northern Mexico, with fine-textured, aromatic leaves and fragrant white flowers.

Texas Kidneywood

Texas Kidneywood

Eysenhardtia Texana

Eysenhardtia texana, commonly known as Texas kidneywood, is a small flowering tree or shrub native to Texas and northern Mexico, with fine-textured, aromatic leaves and fragrant white flowers.

Quick Facts

Type
shrub
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
Low
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
7-10

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy, clay, caliche
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:ornamental, pollinator attractant, drought-tolerant landscaping

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Texas Kidneywood

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Repot
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Texas Kidneywood
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Taxonomy

Family:Fabaceae
Genus:Eysenhardtia