Texas Wild Olive
Cordia boissieri
SKU
31217
A handsome rounded shrub or small tree that withstands heat, drought, wind and coastal conditions! Large gray-green leaves have a soft, lightly fuzzy texture. White flowers with yellow throats and small, olive-like fruit attract birds and wildlife. Makes a sensational accent shrub or informal hedge for minimal-care gardens. Evergreen in mild areas.
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Full sun
Once established, needs only occasional watering.
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| Lore | The sweet fruit of Cordia boissieri, commonly called Texas or Mexican Olive, is a valuable food source for birds and wildlife, but considered slightly toxic to humans if eaten fresh. However the indigenous people of the Rio Grande River valley in southern Texas and Mexico have traditionally made cooked jellies and dyes from the fruit, and use the wood for firewood and carpentry. |
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| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growth to 15-25 ft. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Spring into summer; nearly year-round in mild climates |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Semi-evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Gray-green |
| Garden Style | Mediterranean, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Hedge, Mass Planting, Rock Garden, Coastal Exposure |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Special Feature | Attractive Bark, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, North American Native Selection, Tolerates Alkaline Soil, Waterwise, Year-round Interest |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
Provide average, well-drained soil. Follow a regular watering schedule the first growing season to develop a deep, extensive root system. Evergreen in mild winters; root hardy to zone 8b. Apply a slow-release fertilizer in spring. Fruit is mildly toxic; do not ingest.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 9-11
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