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Leucophyllum frutescens 'White Cloud'

White Cloud Texas Ranger

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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Can grow to 8' tall. Glistening white flowers, large, free blooming against gray leaves. Adapted to alkaline, well draining soils. Has a somewhat rangy form. Grey foliage blends well with other natives . Propagated from a seedling selection made in 1977 from a pink flowered clone found in Val Verde City, Texas.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

6-12'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Summer, Intermittent

Leaf Color

Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Summer

Location Uses

Background, Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Parking Lot, With Rocks

Special Uses

Hedge, Screen, Mass Planting, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Make sure ponds and water features aren't leaking, splash out is minimized, and water for streams and waterfalls is recirculated.

Keeping water surface areas small and partially shaded will also reduce evaporation.