Accession Count: 162
Common Name:
Texas ranger, cenizo
Family Name:
Scrophulariaceae
Botanical Name:
Leucophyllum frutescens
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Characteristics:
Evergreen shrub growing nearly 10 feet tall and wide with somewhat upright, rounded form. Leaves are deciduous, silvery-green, and elliptic-obovate in shape. Pinkish-purple flowers are singly borne on current season's wood.
Compound:
Leu fru
Geographic Origin:
Texas
Ecozone Origin:
Nearctic
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Cultivation Notes:
This species is well adapted to high heat, alkaline soils and full sun. Its naturally globular shape does not require pruning. Shearing, especially, should be avoided as this improper pruning practice destroys the naturally dense structure and creates unsightly holes in the interior of the canopy, increasing water use and reducing the shrubs lifespan. If plants have been improperly located and size control is needed, rejuvenation pruning can be done early in the Spring (1). Cutting the shrub to 12-18" from the ground will create a rapid flush of new growth which will bloom in late summer.
Ethnobotany:
Texas Ranger is a standard in Southwestern United States landscapes as a colorful, informal hedge or foundation planting.
Height:
6 - 10 feet
Width:
6 - 10 feet
Growth Rate:
Moderate Growing
Grow Season:
Spring
Flower Season:
ForeSummer
Color:
Pink
Function:
Screen
Spread:
Non-spreading
Allergen:
Non-allergenic
Invasive:
Benign
Toxicity:
Benign
Hardy:
Semi-hardy
Water Use:
Low water Use
