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Arizona Rosewood

Vauquelinia Californica

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Overview

The Arizona Rosewood (Vauquelinia californica) is an evergreen shrub with a dense, rounded habit, reaching 8-10 feet in height. Its leathery leaves are glossy green, complemented by clusters of small, white flowers in spring. Hardy in USDA zones 7-10, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, requiring minimal water once established. Ideal for hedges and screens, it provides year-round privacy and is low maintenance, suiting arid landscapes perfectly.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 6–11Type Shrub, TreeClimate Arid, Subtropical, Temperate
Arizona Rosewood (Vauquelinia Californica) — The Arizona Rosewood (Vauquelinia californica) is an evergreen shrub with a dense
Arizona Rosewood (Vauquelinia Californica) — reaching 8-10 feet in heightArizona Rosewood (Vauquelinia Californica) — Its leathery leaves are glossy green, complemented by clusters of small, white flowers in springVauquelinia CalifornicaVauquelinia CalifornicaVauquelinia CalifornicaVauquelinia Californica+16

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
6–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub, Tree
Family
Rosaceae
Climate
Arid, Subtropical, Temperate

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Arizona Rosewood (Vauquelinia Californica) — The Arizona Rosewood (Vauquelinia californica) is an evergreen shrub with a dense
Arizona Rosewood (Vauquelinia Californica) — reaching 8-10 feet in height
Arizona Rosewood (Vauquelinia Californica) — Its leathery leaves are glossy green, complemented by clusters of small, white flowers in spring
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Photograph: Stan Shebs, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

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