Creosote Bush

Larrea tridentata, Zygophyllaceae

Zones

8–10

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Slow

Guild Roles

Pest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Low

Soil pH

7 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

MesquiteProsopis juliflora

Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant

Beaked YuccaYucca rostrata

Nurse PlantWind Protection

Nopal CactusOpuntia ficus-indica

Nurse PlantShade Provision

Antagonistic Plants

Chilean MesquiteProsopis chilensis

Creosote's allelopathic effects and deep root system compete with Chilean mesquite for limited water

Honey MesquiteProsopis glandulosa

Creosote bush inhibits nearby vegetation including honey mesquite through chemical and water competition

Sulfur BuckwheatEriogonum umbellatum

Creosote bush's allelopathic compounds can inhibit sulfur buckwheat and other native wildflowers

Desert WillowChilopsis linearis

Desert willow can be inhibited by creosote's allelopathic effects and water competition

JojobaSimmondsia chinensis

Jojoba growth can be suppressed by creosote's chemical inhibition in close proximity

Uses

Functions

Medicine

Common Questions

What zones does Creosote Bush grow in?

Creosote Bush grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Creosote Bush?

Good companions for Creosote Bush include Mesquite, Beaked Yucca, Nopal Cactus.

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