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    Forestiera acuminata

    Also Known As

    • Eastern Swamp Privet

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 6'-30'
    • W: 6'-30'

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

    Forestiera acuminata plant details

    Forestiera acuminata is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge followed by purple fruit. Attracts birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Forestiera acuminata

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: oleaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 6 FT - 30 FT - wide, 6 FT - 30 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
    Uses: hedge, windbreak, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Forestiera acuminata

    USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: humidity

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This unique, open 6-25' shrub/tree is native to our eastern United States swamps. Unusual, small, yellow powder-puff, petal-less flowers are followed (on pollinated female plants) by 1" purplish fruits much loved by wild ducks. Very unlike its better known relative, the Desert Olive, which is adapted to dry areas! Our plants are unsexed seedlings. S/M-W

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Forestiera acuminata plant

    How to Grow Forestiera acuminata

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Special Situation

      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • butterflies

    • Fruit

      • purple

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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