Texas Ebony: This tree grows in south Texas and Mexico. It blooms every time it rains and the blooms are fragrant. While the tree is very thorny and not too popular with people, bees...

Dan Thornton Loc: Corpus Christi, Texas

This tree grows in south Texas and Mexico. It blooms every time it rains and the blooms are fragrant. While the tree is very thorny and not too popular with people, bees love it. It produces a seed pod that is about six to eight inches in length that are very woody. The heartwood is deep maroon but not truly black as the name would imply; however, it is the only exotic wood grown in America. Due to its slow growth and gnarly shape, it is not grown commercially.

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ssymeono Loc: St. Louis, Missouri

Great pictures on this rare tree! Thank you!

Bultaco Loc: Aiken, SC

I'd like to have one, great set.

kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

Very nice.

photophile Loc: Lakewood, Ohio, USA

Dan Thornton wrote:

This tree grows in south Texas and Mexico. It blooms every time it rains and the blooms are fragrant. While the tree is very thorny and not too popular with people, bees love it. It produces a seed pod that is about six to eight inches in length that are very woody. The heartwood is deep maroon but not truly black as the name would imply; however, it is the only exotic wood grown in America. Due to its slow growth and gnarly shape, it is not grown commercially.

Well taken and interesting.

frankraney Loc: Clovis, Ca.

Dan Thornton wrote:

This tree grows in south Texas and Mexico. It blooms every time it rains and the blooms are fragrant. While the tree is very thorny and not too popular with people, bees love it. It produces a seed pod that is about six to eight inches in length that are very woody. The heartwood is deep maroon but not truly black as the name would imply; however, it is the only exotic wood grown in America. Due to its slow growth and gnarly shape, it is not grown commercially.

Nice photos and story. I have made things with this woods on the lathe. Be out is beautiful.

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Beautiful set and excellent narration, Dan! Those pods remind me of all those darn mesquite pods I had to rake up as a kid in Texas.

joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA

Dan Thornton wrote:

This tree grows in south Texas and Mexico. It blooms every time it rains and the blooms are fragrant. While the tree is very thorny and not too popular with people, bees love it. It produces a seed pod that is about six to eight inches in length that are very woody. The heartwood is deep maroon but not truly black as the name would imply; however, it is the only exotic wood grown in America. Due to its slow growth and gnarly shape, it is not grown commercially.

Gorgeous, outstanding images, especially the closeup of the blossoms

Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis

Dan Thornton wrote:

This tree grows in south Texas and Mexico. It blooms every time it rains and the blooms are fragrant. While the tree is very thorny and not too popular with people, bees love it. It produces a seed pod that is about six to eight inches in length that are very woody. The heartwood is deep maroon but not truly black as the name would imply; however, it is the only exotic wood grown in America. Due to its slow growth and gnarly shape, it is not grown commercially.

Great set of images!!!

joehel2 Loc: Cherry Hill, NJ

Great set, Dan. You captured the entire life cycle of the Texas Ebony. Very nicely done.

yssirk123 Loc: New Jersey

Beautiful images Dan - well done!

jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

Interesting.

sb Loc: Florida's East Coast

Very nice images and thanks for the information.

jederick Loc: Northern Utah

First I've heard of this interesting tree...thanks for sharing!!

artesdecobo

Dan Thornton wrote:

This tree grows in south Texas and Mexico. It blooms every time it rains and the blooms are fragrant. While the tree is very thorny and not too popular with people, bees love it. It produces a seed pod that is about six to eight inches in length that are very woody. The heartwood is deep maroon but not truly black as the name would imply; however, it is the only exotic wood grown in America. Due to its slow growth and gnarly shape, it is not grown commercially.

Beautiful shots and great documentation, Dan. It won't be too long before they are blooming again.

Bubba