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Amyris madrensis

 
Amyris madrensis
mountain torchwood; Sierra Madre torchwood
After planting, our specimen just sat there, looking OK but not doing much for a full year. So I was pleased to see new growth when June came around again.
Common name mountain torchwood; Sierra Madre torchwood
Family rutaceae
Life cycle shrub/tree
Flowers white
Size 6-10'
Light sun-part shade
Cultural notes drought tolerant

Dense upright-growing evergreen shrub whose white flowers give way to black berries in fall. Reportedly hardy to about 20°F.

In our garden, this plant grows in the following area: back fence border

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