Vauquelinia californica ssp. pauciflora
California Rosewood
Description
Large evergreen shrub or small tree grows at a moderate to fast rate to 25' tall. Leathery leaves are up to 4" long and dark green. Small white flowers in dense flat clusters appear in summer. Accepts full or reflected sun. Drought tolerant. Needs well drained soil. Will tolerate rocky, alkaline situations. Native to southern Arizona into Baja.
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate, Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
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.