Felt Bush

The Felt Bush (Ephedra nevadensis) is a distinctive evergreen to semi-evergreen desert shrub valued for its fine, upright branching structure and ability to thrive in dry conditions. It develops a naturally airy, architectural form that works well in drought-tolerant and low-maintenance landscapes.

• Appearance: Features numerous slender, jointed green to grey-green stems with very small scale-like leaves, creating a fine-textured, branching appearance.
• Indoor/Outdoor Use: Best suited as an outdoor landscape plant, particularly for dry gardens, rock gardens, xeriscapes, and low-water planting schemes.
• Care: Prefers full sun, excellent drainage, and relatively dry conditions. Once established, it is highly adapted to arid environments and requires little supplemental watering.
• Benefits: Drought-tolerant, low-maintenance, structurally attractive, and well suited to landscapes where water conservation is important.