Desert Iron wood is super hard, a lot harder than hard Maple or most other wood. it is composed of tiny wood fibers that when become airborne irritate the respitory system and eyes similar to pollen allergies. …

Desert Ironwood (Palo Fierro in Spanish) only grows in the Sonoran Desert in Southwestern Arizona and the Northwestern part of Mexico.? It is one of the hardest and densest woods in the world. It ranges massively in color and can have some stunning figures as a result.

A hardy legume tree, ironwood’s range closely matches the boundaries of the Sonoran Desert, the only place in the world where it occurs. The only species in the genus Olneya, ironwood is notable for its slow growth rates and extremely dense wood. Its wood even sinks in water.

Olneya tesota is a perennial flowering tree of the family Fabaceae, legumes (peas, beans, etc.), which is commonly known as ironwood, desert ironwood, or palo fierro in Spanish. It is the only species in the monotypic genus Olneya. This tree is part of the western Sonoran Desert in Mexico and United States.

Olneya tesota (Desert Ironwood) is a slow-growing, evergreen tree native to the Sonoran Desert. Known for its striking, durable wood and vibrant purple blossoms, it is highly valued for both its ecological benefits and ornamental qualities.

2022年1月11日 · The desert ironwood is native to the Sonoran Desert, but it can be grown in USDA zones 9-11. Learn how to grow this tree in the following article.

Our Desert Ironwood is from the desert Southwest. This is true Desert Ironwood (Olneya tesota), a unique species that is a staple for the carving trade in Mexico and is scarce on the US Market.