Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Celastraceae

Genus:

Mortonia

Species:

Mortonia utahensis

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

4-6 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may

Bloom Colors:

White, Yellow

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Arizona, California, Nevada, Utah

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rocky, well-drained, calcareous soil

pH:

7.0 - 8.5 (neutral to slightly alkaline)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to very dry

Notes:

adapted to arid desert conditions