This slow-growing, multi-trunked evergreen shrub or small tree is native to southern Arizona and Mexico at elevations from 2500 to 5000 feet. The dark green, leathery, lance-shaped leaves resemble those of oleander, except the margins are serrated. Flattened clusters of tiny white flowers appear in late spring, eventually developing into persistent tan fruit. Plant in full sun and well-drained soils. This plant requires virtually no maintenance.
Vauquelinia californica (Arizona Rosewood)
Vauquelinia californica
Arizona Rosewood, Chisos Rosewood, Desert Rosewood, Slimleaf Rosewood, Arizona Vauquelinia, Chisos Vauquelinia, Arizona Rose, Slimleaf Vauquelinia, Chisos Rose, Narrowleaf Arizona Rosewood, Sonoran Rosewood, Narrowleaf Vauquelinia
This slow-growing, multi-trunked evergreen shrub or small tree is native to southern Arizona and Mexico at elevations from 2500 to 5000 feet. The dark green, leathery, lance-shaped leaves resemble those of oleander, except the margins are serrated. Flattened clusters of tiny white flowers appear in late spring, eventually developing into persistent tan fruit. Plant in full sun and well-drained soils. This plant requires virtually no maintenance.
| Plant Type | Native, Shrub |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 6 (-10° F) |
| Flower Color | Creamy White |
| Flower Season | Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Height | 15 (ft) |
| Spread | 10 (ft) |
| Spacing | 4' - 8' (ft) |
| Characteristics | Evergreen, Fragrant, Fruit & Berries, Great Foliage, Showy |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Pollinators, Wildlife |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Mass Planting, Small Gardens |
| Tolerance | Clay Soil, Cold, Drought, Dry Soil, Heat, Rocky Soil |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Image by: MSWN
Image by: MSWN
Image by: MSWN
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