Texas Lignum-Vitae
Guaiacum angustifolium
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