Welcome to Desert Seeds on Mead!
Why pay for desert plants and trees that are easy to grow and expensive? I can provide what you need to get started and save you a lot of money!
About My Project
How I got started...
A while back, one of my dad's friends was visiting and noticed that we had seeds all over the ground. He just happens to have a degree in horticulture and realized that our tree was in a producing year. But more than that, our Desert Ironwood had produced an excessive amount of seeds. He explained that they normally produce very few seeds and sometimes, maybe a few more every fourth year. But it was basically money on the ground waiting to be picked up. So I started picking up seeds and learning about not only Desert Ironwoods but lots of different plants and trees that need very little water to thrive.
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About Desert Ironwood Trees
Just the facts...
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The Desert Ironwood is very drought tolerant. Perfect for the climate in the Valley of the Sun. They don't mind the hot climate or the bad soil.
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Known for it's very hard, dark wood. And it's heavier than it seems it should weigh.
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The wide canopy is very open with hairy leaves, each with a small thorn.
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Trees can get up to 30 feet tall and 30 feet wide if not trimmed. Some people shape them into a bush shape so it doesn't look like a tree.
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In early summer, under the right conditions, the tree can have pinkish-purple blooms that will produce seed pods.
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The beanshaped seeds are actually edible. Some say they taste like peanuts.
Watch this video to learn a lot more about Desert Ironwood Trees.
Our Seeds and Kits
To get started, after you decide what you'd like, email your request. I will respond to confirm your order and give you the Zelle information. As soon as you are paid up, I'll ship your order (within 48 hours).
What People are Saying...
Purchased starter kits. Instructions were good and plants growing nicely.
Diane C.
Using to add to my desert landscaping. Delivered as promised.
Jaimie D