Quick answer: Arizona rosewood (Vauquelinia californica) is native to 1 state. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. No live listing of the true species was found as of 15 Sep 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Part Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Dry |
| Soil | Rocky soils, occasional limestone |
| Bloom | May-Jul |
| Height | Up to 25 ft, often 10 ft |
| Wildlife value | Not recorded in the wildflower.org profile |
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 15 Sep 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
No live seed or plant listing found as of 15 Sep 2026. That means our last search didn't surface one — not that the plant is unavailable. Try a regional native-plant nursery.
Quick answers about Arizona rosewood
Where is Arizona rosewood native?
Arizona rosewood (Vauquelinia californica) is native to Arizona. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Arizona rosewood bloom?
Arizona rosewood blooms May-Jul. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Arizona rosewood need?
Light: Part Shade. Water: Dry. Soil: Rocky soils, occasional limestone. Mature height: Up to 25 ft, often 10 ft.
Is Arizona rosewood deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Arizona rosewood is drought-tolerant and tolerates shade.
Where can I buy Arizona rosewood?
We haven't found an online listing of the true wild species as of 15 Sep 2026. A regional native-plant nursery or native seed company is your best source; ask for Vauquelinia californica by its scientific name.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Arizona rosewood.
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- Ocotillo Fouquieria splendens
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