About
A slow-growing, deciduous shrub or small tree to about 8m tall from Mexico and Central America with peeling, papery bark, aromatic, pinnate leaves with small, elliptic leaflets, and small, creamy-white flowers in clusters followed by small, winged fruits. A botanical curiosity grown for its exotic bark and foliage in a warm, frost-free garden.
About the genus
Wulfenia is a genus containing species of varied habit, from compact perennials to larger woody plants. Members are valued in horticulture for their flowers, foliage, or overall form and are found in diverse habitats worldwide
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.