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Lotebush

Ziziphus obtusifolia

Lotebush (Ziziphus obtusifolia) is a tree in the — family. Native range includes OK — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 3a–11a. Mature size 38"–8'. Blooms Mar–Apr.

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Family
—
Group
tree
Native range
Native to AZ, CA, NM, NV, OK, TX, UT
USDA hardiness
Zones 3a–11a
Mature size
38"–8'
Sun
Part shade
Water
Low · xeric
Bloom
Mar–Apr
Wildlife value
Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role
native species profile
Lotebush (Ziziphus obtusifolia)
Ziziphus obtusifolia — Lotebush. Photo by Stan Shebs via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Lotebush (Ziziphus obtusifolia) is a tree in the — family. Native range includes OK — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 3a–11a. Mature size 38"–8'. Blooms Mar–Apr. Low water use makes it a strong candidate for xeric and drought-conscious plantings.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, lotebush pairs naturally with: Sugarberry (Celtis laevigata), Chokecherry (Prunus virginiana), Box elder (Acer negundo), Boxelder (Acer negundo var. interius).

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