Leucophyllum frutescens 'White Cloud'
White Cloud Texas Ranger
Description
Can grow to 8' tall. Glistening white flowers, large, free blooming against gray leaves. Adapted to alkaline, well draining soils. Has a somewhat rangy form. Grey foliage blends well with other natives. Propagated from a seedling selection made in 1977 from a pink flowered clone found in Val Verde City, Texas. - Mountain States Nursery
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
6-12'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Summer, Intermittent
Leaf Color
Grey 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, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Ranch, Spanish
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
Background, Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Parking Lot, With Rocks
Special Uses
Hedge, Screen, Mass Planting, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Apply a 2" layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost, or aged sawdust.
Inorganic mulches such as gravel are also acceptable.