How much sun does Texas Ebony need?

Texas Ebony grows best in part sun conditions.

When does Texas Ebony bloom?

Texas Ebony blooms in June, July, and August.

Where is Texas Ebony native?

Texas Ebony (Ebenopsis ebano) is native to TX, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.

Is Texas Ebony HOA-friendly?

Texas Ebony takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Texas Ebony

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Ebenopsis ebano

Last reviewed: October 2026

Toxicity unknown

Texas Ebony (Ebenopsis ebano) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

part sun

Water

low

Size

240"–300" H × 180"–240" W

Bloom

Jun, Jul, Aug

Native to

Pollinators

butterflies

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Texas Ebony is a slow-growing native tree that develops into a handsome specimen with dark green compound leaves and fragrant cream-colored flower clusters in summer. The tree produces distinctive dark seed pods and has an attractive branching structure that provides good shade once mature.

In an HOA neighborhood

Texas Ebony takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Works well in: backyard only.

Tree size exceeds typical HOA-friendly range

Wildlife value

The fragrant summer blooms attract butterflies and other pollinators. The seeds provide food for birds and small wildlife.

Common questions

How much sun does Texas Ebony need?: Texas Ebony grows best in part sun conditions.
When does Texas Ebony bloom?: Texas Ebony blooms in June, July, and August.
Where is Texas Ebony native?: Texas Ebony (Ebenopsis ebano) is native to TX, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Texas Ebony attract?: Texas Ebony draws butterflies.
Is Texas Ebony HOA-friendly?: Texas Ebony takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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