Arizona
RosewoodArizona
RosewoodThis evergreen native shrub or small tree has very dense, dark green, leathery foliage. It grows slowly at first, then moderately to eight feet high, sometimes up to 20 feet. It needs space to spread, at least five to six feet. Serrated leaves are long, slender and grow in an upward-pointing pattern along stems, similar to Oleander.
Hardy to cold. Young plants with new growth can be damaged by a sudden sharp freeze.
Moderate until established and then occasional.
Part to full or reflected sun.
Tolerant. Prefers good drainage.
None except occasional clipping if needed.
DisadvantagesYoung plants are slow to get started. Sometimes infested with spider mites, aphids or powdery mildew.
Tiny creamy white blooms in clusters appear in summer.
Specimen, tall unclipped hedge or screen. Space divider. Wind, dust or noise screen. Trains well into patio-size tree. Can be clipped, but loses character. Easy to grow and care for. tolerant of adverse conditions of intense sun, poor soil, hot winds, cold and drought.
Native to southern Arizona and northern Mexico at the 2,500- to 5,000-foot level. Member of the Rosaceae family.
Vauquelinia corymbosa angustifolia (Chihuahuan rosewood) is similar except it has narrow serrated leaves that give the foliage an unusual threadlike effect.
Native, Desert Grassland, Desert, Desert Transitional, Pool Area