Botanical Name: Forestiera neomexicana | |
Common Name: New Mexican Privet; Desert Olive |
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Height Range
6-12'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Bark Color
Grey, White
Fruit Color
Blue, Green
Fruit Season
Summer
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low, Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Formal, Japanese, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Native Garden, Woodland
Accenting Features
Fall Color, Multi-trunk Tree, Silhouette, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Shrub Border, Foundation, Patio, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Hedge, Screen, Mass Planting, Wind Break, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
Birds