How to Grow and Care for Bluewoods

Brazilian Bluewood (Condalia hookeri) is a shrub or small tree native to subtropical deserts and shrublands in North and South America. Brazilian Bluewood is also known as bluewood, purple haw, logwood, and snakewood. Its scientific name honors William Jackson Hooker, a 19th century director of Britain's Kew Gardens.

Warnock's snakewood is a resilient shrub native to arid climates, known for its hardy nature that adapts well to dry, rocky soils. It typically features small, leathery leaves and produces inconspicuous flowers that give way to dark blue to purple berries. The gnarled branches and thorny stems of warnock's snakewood serve as a protective adaptation against herbivores.

Green snakewood is a resilient shrub thriving in arid regions, characterized by its small, oval-shaped green leaves adapted to conserve water. Its hardy nature is complemented by inconspicuous greenish flowers and blue-black berries, which provide sustenance to local wildlife. The plant's thorny stems serve as a defense against herbivores, contributing to its survival in challenging habitats.

Javelinabush is a tough, shrub-like plant, often thriving in arid climates where its resilience to drought is essential for survival. It has a dense, thorny structure, featuring small gray-green leaves that adeptly conserve water. Tiny, inconspicuous flowers reveal its place in the local ecosystem, supporting pollinators with limited options.