Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Zygophyllaceae

Genus:

Guaiacum

Species:

Guaiacum angustifolium

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Tree

Height:

20-40 ft

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug, sep

Bloom Colors:

Purple, Violet

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Texas

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to arid regions, drought-tolerant