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Vauquelinia corymbosa heterodon

Nuevo Leon Rosewood or Narrowleaf R

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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Nuevo Leon Rosewood is a versatile large shrub or small tree that grows to 25' x 25'. Leaves are long and narrow, with a dark green color. Creamy-white flowers appear in the summer. Can be trained as a multi-trunk tree, windbreak, hedge, or left to grow as a large, informal shrub. Tolerant of most well-drained soils. Accepts full sun and is drought tolerant. Native to southwest Texas and northern Mexico.

 

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Height Range

6-12', 12-25'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Leaf Season

Evergreen

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low, Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Multi-trunk Tree, Showy Flowers, Silhouette

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Patio, Park, Street Tree, Swimming Pool, With Rocks

Special Uses

Hedge, Screen, Mass Planting, Wind Break, Shade Tree

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.

Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.