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

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

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.

Frost tolerant to -10 F.