Forestiera neomexicana

Also Known As

Desert Olive
New Mexico Privet

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 15'
W: 15'

planting zones

5a-10b

Forestiera neomexicana plant details

Forestiera neomexicana is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. and black and purple fruit. Grows well with sun and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Forestiera neomexicana

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: oleaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 15 FT wide, 15 FT tall
Uses: distinctive bark, fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Forestiera neomexicana

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Also known as the New Mexico olive, this southwestern U.S. native is beautiful, tough and fast-growing to 8-15', a silvery-green deciduous shrub producing showy black fruit with a blue bloom, the fruit is very attractive to birds and it is perfect for wildlife gardening, it can also be used in Mediterranean gardens as a hardier "olive" tree; a perfect plant for arid conditions, effective as a windbreak, screen or hedge and takes well to pruning. S/M-D/GDr

By: Forestfarm

Desert Olive is a deciduous small tree with predictable butter yellow fall color and purple-black fruit. Tolerates drought in our garden, but best with some summer water.