Forestiera neomexicana
New Mexican Privet, Desert Olive
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.
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:
Remember to check your irrigation systems once a month, especially your valves, sprinkler heads, and drip emitters.
If your controller is not a smart controller, it should be reprogrammed as the weather changes.