Tree Morning Glory Ipomoea arborescens Most of us think as morningglorys as annual vines in our gardens. This is actually in the same genus but grows to be a large tree. Also called Palo Santo. Flowers: J F M A M J J A S O N DStatus: Near NativeOrigin: Found just north of Hermosillo, reaching its largest in the mountains of southern Sonora.Family: ConvolvulaceaeSize: 12-40′Sun: Full sun to filtered lightWatering: LowGrowth Rate: FastSoil: Well drained preferredTemperature: Hardy to 27 degrees FPruning:Disease and Pests:Uses: The flowers of Tree Morning Glory are a food source for hummingbirds, bees and long-nosed batsNotes: Winter deciduous. The seeds of plants in the Morning Glory family contain ergine a lysergic alkaloid, also known as LSD Photo by sosar Resources UofA Campus Arboretum Arizona Sonora Desert Museum Wikipedia Spadefoot Nursery Add a Plant Tag to Your Space! Imagine a world where every garden, school yard, and public space becomes an immersive and educational experience. A place where nature and knowledge intertwine to create stunning interpretive trails. With a simple scan using your smartphone, you’ll unlock a whole new level of information and convenience. No more searching through countless books or websites to find details about your plants. In Maricopa County the average first frost date varies from Nov 21st to Dec 12th. In Tucson the average first frost date is Dec 3rd. Keep plants well watered Place plants in a protected microclimate Protect by covering plants, adding heat or increasing air circulation Do not prune frost damage until plants begin growing For more info: Protecting Frost Sensitive Plants Share this:FacebookXWhatsAppPinterestRedditPrintLike this:Like Loading...