Arroyo Sweetwood (Myrospermum sousanum)

Arroyo Sweetwood

Myrospermum sousanum

Quick Plant Info

• ☀️ Light: Full Sun
• 💧 Water: Low
• 🌿 Type: Shrub / Small Tree
• 📏 Mature Size: 10–20 ft tall × 8–15 ft wide

Description

A drought-tolerant shrub or small tree suited for tough sites, including caliche and rocky soils.

Arroyo Sweetwood is adapted to dry, alkaline environments and performs well where many other plants struggle. It can be grown as a large shrub or trained into a small tree, providing structure in low-water landscapes.

🌼 Why it works

• Tolerates caliche and rocky soils
• Handles heat and drought
• Provides structure in difficult sites
• Low maintenance once established

🌱 Where it thrives

Best in full sun with excellent drainage. Performs well in alkaline, rocky, or shallow soils where other plants may struggle.

• Caliche soils
• Rocky or shallow soils
• Hot, exposed landscapes

Soil: Highly tolerant of alkaline, caliche, and well-drained soils.

✂️ Growth & maintenance

Minimal maintenance required. Can be pruned to shape or trained as a small tree.

💧 Water (establishment note)

Water during establishment; once established, it requires little supplemental water.

Important Notes

This plant is best suited for specific site conditions and may not perform well in heavier soils or areas with poor drainage.

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