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Cordia boissieri

Texas Olive

Plant photo of: Cordia boissieri
Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer: Mountain States Nurse

 

Description

Large shrub or small tree grows to 10' x 10'. Leaves are large, leathery, coarse, and gray green. Showy white flowers have a yellow throat and are borne in clusters from spring to fall. Fruit is a small green egg resembling an olive and edible by birds. Native to south Texas and northern Mexico.

 

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Height Range

6-12'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Green

Fruit Season

Summer, Fall

Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate, Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Tropical

Accenting Features

Multi-trunk Tree, Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Entry, Foundation, Patio, Park, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Screen, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

The best time of day to water is in the early morning when there is no wind or hot drying sun.