Cordia boissieri

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Texas Olive

 
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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.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

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

Medium

 

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:

As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.

Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.