Vauquelinia corymbosa heterodon
Nuevo Leon Rosewood or Narrowleaf R
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
Sun
Full
Water
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:
Use multiple cycles of irrigation on watering days. Most sprinklers deliver water faster than soils can absorb it.
By breaking up the watering time into smaller segments, runoff can be greatly reduced.