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Cordia boissieri
Texas Olive
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.
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
Water Saving Tip:
Use multiple cycles of irrigation on watering days. Most sprinklers deliver water faster than soils can absorb it.
By breaking up the watering time into smaller segments, runoff can be greatly reduced.