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Forestiera neomexicana

New Mexican Privet, Desert Olive

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Delicate leaves turn yellow in fall. Tiny yellow flowers before leaves. Male & Females. Need both for fruit formation. Bird attractor. Light gray bark contrasts with blue green foliage. Upright, stiffly branched deciduous shrub or small tree to 20'. Widely distributed 3-7000'. Soil tolerant. Full sun. Can be left natural or hedged. Wildlife food.

 

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Height Range

6-12'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Light Green

Bark Color

Grey

Fruit Color

Blue

Fruit Season

Summer

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low, Low, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Formal, Japanese, Mediterranean, Ranch, Woodland

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Multi-trunk Tree, Silhouette, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Summer

Location Uses

Background, Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Hedge, Screen

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a 2" layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost, or aged sawdust.

Inorganic mulches such as gravel are also acceptable.