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Guaiacum angustifolium

Also Known As

  • Porlieria angustifolia
  • Guyacan
  • Soapbush
  • Texas Guaiacum

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 6'-20'
  • W: 6'-20'

planting zones

  • 8b-10b

Guaiacum angustifolium plant details

Guaiacum angustifolium is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer purple flowers emerge followed by purple fruit. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Guaiacum angustifolium

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: zygophyllaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT - 20 FT - wide, 6 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Guaiacum angustifolium

USDA Zones: 8b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Gardening facts about Guaiacum angustifolium plant

How to Grow Guaiacum angustifolium

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • purple
  • Fruit

    • purple
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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