Forestiera neomexicana

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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.

 

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  • Design

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

Water Saving Tip:

Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.

Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.

Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.