Creosote Scrub Habitat
The Creosote Scrub Habitat
Created in the Fall of 2024, the Creosote Scrub Habitat demonstrates the native desert scrub of stabilized sand dunes, principally with creosote bush and brittlebush.
A very common habitat in the Coachella Valley, creosote and brittlebush thrive on stabilized sand dunes, but are threatened by increasing desert temperatures. With just a little irrigation and some tender loving care, this garden provides a refuge.
Just north of the Desert Canyon Habitat, enjoy multiple walking paths and a sitting bench under a Palo Verde.
Predominately brittlebush (Encelia farinosa) and Cresosote bush (Larrea Tridentata), the garden also includes a dozen other species including the gorgeous Schott’s indigo bush (Psorothamnus schottii).
Additional plantings may include Salvia apiana (White sage), Prosopis pubescens (Screwbean mesquite), Ambrosia dumosa (Burrobush), Prunus fasciculata (Desert almond), Bebbia juncea (Sweetbush), Senegalia greggii (Catclaw), Cylindropuntia echinocarpa (Silver cholla), Opuntia basilaris (Beavertail cactus), and Senna covesii (Coves’s cassia).
Progress!
Work continues in earnest. About half of the paths are in, and we continue add irrigation and plants. We hope to finish in December or January. Check with Dave or Sue if you want to help.