Ephedra, sometimes called joint fir, is a unique, drought-adapted shrub with a sparse, upright branching habit and fine green stems that give it a minimalist, desert-like appearance. It is often used in xeric landscapes, native plantings, and rock gardens where its unusual texture provides contrast with broader-leaf shrubs and grasses. Its subtle form and tolerance for extreme conditions make it well suited to dry, sunny sites where few other shrubs thrive.
Ephedra /Joint Fir
Ephedra viridis, Ephedra nevadensis, Ephedra torreyana
Cultivars: 'Compacta', 'Prostrata', ''Native Mormon Tea''
