Texas barometer bush
Leucophyllum frutescens
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Minimum
Propagation:
Cutting,Layering Propagation,Grafting Propagation,Division,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
8 - 10
Flowers:
Purple Flowers
Sun:
Full sun
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green,gray,gray
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Thorny:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Texas barometer bushes should be watered deeply once a week during the summer months. During periods of extreme heat, the soil should be monitored closely and the bush may need to be watered more often. In the winter, the bush should normally receive only light, supplemental watering as needed. Take care not to overwater, as the Texas barometer bush is a drought tolerant species. The best practice for watering Texas barometer bush is to water deeply and infrequently.
sunlight
Texas barometer bush is a plant species that thrives in full sun to partial shade exposure. It needs 6-8 hours of direct sunlight each day during its peak growing season in order to remain healthy. During the cooler months, especially during winter, this plant can tolerate 4-6 hours per day of direct sunlight. When temperatures soar during the hot, summer months, it's best to provide afternoon shade. Planting this shrub in a well-ventilated site, which provides a degree of shade, is beneficial and will help to protect it from intense heat.
pruning
Texas barometer bush (Leucophyllum frutescens) should be pruned lightly every 2-3 years to maintain an attractive shape. Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring, before the plant begins to leaf out. Light pruning consists of removing dead branches and those that appear too leggy or intertwining. The plant should not be pruned more than 1-third of its overall height. If necessary, more drastic pruning can be done late in the dormant season to reduce the size of the Texas barometer bush.
