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Cordia boissieri

Texas Olive

Plant photo of: Cordia boissieri
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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. Takes reflected heat. 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, Half

Water

Low, 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

Birds

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.