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
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.