Forestiera pubescens
DESERT OLIVE
Oleaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
5m
Plant habit
 
4m

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Garden Styles: suits dry style & mediterranean designs

Uses: informal screen, shade tree, barrier

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

 
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Forestiera pubescens
DESERT OLIVE
Oleaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
5m
Plant habit
 
4m

FEATURES

Flowers: chartreuse

Flowering Time: early spring

Bark & Stems: spines


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits dry style & mediterranean designs

Uses: informal screen, shade tree, barrier

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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