Cordia boissieri |
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Texas Olive |
Description
Large sized shrub to 25', grows fast with water. Rio Grande to Mexico native. Leaves are large, leathery, coarse, green and evergreen in mild winters. White 2" flowers have a yellow throat and are borne in clusters from spring through fall. Fruit is a small white egg resembling an olive and edible especially by birds. There is flower and seed litter and with freezing temps, the tree can be untidy looking as the foliage and small twigs can freeze and lose leaves.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Height Range
12-25'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Intermittent
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green, Grey Green
Bark Color
Brown
Fruit Color
Green
Fruit Season
Summer, Fall
Water Saving Tip:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.