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Arizona Rosewood, Vauquelinia californica

Arizona Rosewood, Vauquelinia californica October 11, 2006. Boyce Thompson Arboretum

Arizona Rosewood Leaves Vauquelinia californica	Arizona Rosewood Leaf Vauquelinia californica
Arizona Rosewood, Vauquelinia californica	Arizona Rosewood, Vauquelinia californica
Arizona Rosewood, Vauquelinia californica	Arizona Rosewood, Vauquelinia californica

Arizona Rosewood Vauquelinia californica, Rose Family: ( Rosaceae ), Arizona Rosewood. Also called: . An evergreen shrub or small tree up to 25 feet tall. The bark is gray to reddish brown and shaggy or divided into square pieces. A great substitute for Nerium Oleanders. Without all of the disadvantages of Oleanders. Height: 5 to 25 feet tall and 4 to 15 feet wide. Flowers: The flowers white, with 5 petals up to 1/4" wide. The flowers occur in dense white clusters on branch terminals, 2 - 3 inches across. Blooming Time: May to June. Leaves: Blue - green, simple, toothed, alternate, leathery, lance-shaped with a sunken midvein, up to 4" long and 1/2" wide. Fruit: Dark blue, berry-like fruit. Found: Found throughout upper desert scrub and oak woodlands in Arizona. Elevation: 2,500 - 5,000 Feet. Will grow at lower elevations. Habitat: Well drained soil is preferred. Miscellaneous: Photos Taken October 11, 2006. Boyce Thompson Arboretum. Flower Photos Taken May 13, 2008.