Common Name
cenizo ("Texas ranger")
Scientific Name
Leucophyllum frutescens
Description
Striking silvery foliage; very heat and drought tolerant; requires little pruning as a shrub but can be successful as a hedge if sheared; attracts beneficial insects.
California Native
No
All-Star
Yes
Type
Shrub
Size
Large
Color
Purple
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Water Needs:
Very Low
Low
Bloom Season(s):
Summer
Wildlife Value(s):
Beneficial Insects
Pruning Needs
little or none; prune to shape
Location(s) in Arboretum