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Guayacan

Guaiacum Coulteri

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Overview

The Guayacan (Guaiacum coulteri) is a captivating small-to-medium-sized deciduous tree reaching heights of 10-30 ft. Distinguished by its dense, slow growth, it features gnarled branches, dark green compound leaves, and alluring blue to violet summer flowers. Guayacans thrive in full sun and well-drained soil, requiring minimal water once established. Hardy and drought-resistant, they add a showy burst of colors and attract pollinators, enhancing Southwestern landscapes.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 9–10Climate Subtropical
Guayacan (Guaiacum Coulteri) — Distinguished by its dense
Guayacan (Guaiacum Coulteri) — it features gnarled branchesGuayacan (Guaiacum Coulteri) — dark green compound leavesGuayacan (Guaiacum Coulteri) — and alluring blue to violet summer flowersGuayacan (Guaiacum Coulteri) — Hardy and drought-resistantGuayacan (Guaiacum Coulteri) — Guayacans thrive in full sun and well-drained soil, requiring minimal water once establishedGuayacan (Guaiacum Coulteri) — enhancing Southwestern landscapes+11

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Zygophyllaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Guayacan (Guaiacum Coulteri) — Distinguished by its dense
Guayacan (Guaiacum Coulteri) — it features gnarled branches
Guayacan (Guaiacum Coulteri) — dark green compound leaves
Guayacan (Guaiacum Coulteri) — and alluring blue to violet summer flowers
Guayacan (Guaiacum Coulteri) — Hardy and drought-resistant
Guayacan (Guaiacum Coulteri) — Guayacans thrive in full sun and well-drained soil, requiring minimal water once established
Guayacan (Guaiacum Coulteri) — enhancing Southwestern landscapes
Guayacan (Guaiacum Coulteri) — they add a showy burst of colors and attract pollinators
Guayacan (Guaiacum Coulteri) — is a notable and resilient species well-suited to a prominent role in your landscape design
Guayacan (Guaiacum Coulteri) — commonly known as Guayacan
Guayacan (Guaiacum Coulteri) — the Guayacan reaches heights of 10 to 15 feet
Guayacan (Guaiacum Coulteri) — it can stretch upwards to 25 feet with a canopy spread equally wide
Guayacan (Guaiacum Coulteri) — Its growth pattern is upright, offering a naturally rounded canopy that provides dappled shade
Guayacan (Guaiacum Coulteri) — blue-purple flowers which bloom profusely in spring and sporadically throughout the year
Guayacan (Guaiacum Coulteri) — The blossoms are a magnet for pollinators such as bees and butterflies
Guayacan (Guaiacum Coulteri) — adding to the ecological value of the garden
Guayacan (Guaiacum Coulteri) — Following the flowering period
Guayacan (Guaiacum Coulteri) — the tree bears small yellow fruits

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