tree, shrub
Forestiera neomexicana | Desert Olive
Train Desert Olive as a small tree or shrub. Appealing features include the light gray bark, which contrasts nicely with its bright green leaves. Attractive yellow fall color. Canopy coverage: 50 square feet.
Water Requirement: moderate
Sun Exposure: full sun
Cold Hardiness: cold hardy to -20F
Growth Rate: moderate
Height: 12 feet high
Width: 8 feet wide
Deciduous
Foliage Color: bright green
Flower Color: white, green
Flower Season: spring
Wildlife: birds
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