Condalia warnockii

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Mexican crucillo, Warnock's snakewo

 
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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: AZ Sonora Desert Museum

 

Description

This thorny shrub grows to 6' tall and 5' wide, moderately fast. It has small green, evergreen leaves. Small white flowers bloom in early spring. Reddish black small berries that follow are an important source of food for birds. This shrub needs full sun. Irrigate every 3-4 weeks after it's established, especially during the summer.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub, Perennial

 

Height Range

3-6'

 

Flower Color

White

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Green, Yellow Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

Black, Red

 

Fruit Season

Summer

Water Saving Tip:

Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.

Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.

Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.