 | Baretta Helietta parvifolia Rutaceae Baretta is a slender evergreen tree that in Texas is found only in Starr County in the Lower Rio Grande Valley. It blooms with tiny, greenish- white flowers in terminal clusters from March to May, with small, dry, winged fruit ripening from September to October. The resinous leaves emit a pungent, not unpleasant odor when crushed. The bark flakes off, showing lighter wood underneath. Plant Habit or Use: large shrub small tree Exposure: sun Flower Color: greenish-white Blooming Period: spring Fruit Characteristics: small, 4-winged samara-like fruit Height: to 20 ft. Width: to 10 ft. Plant Character: evergreen Heat Tolerance: very high Water Requirements: low Soil Requirements: adaptable Additional Comments:
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