Shrubs
Texas Olive
Cordia boissieri
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Can be grown as a shrub or small patio tree.
The Basics
Type: ShrubsSun: Full SunHardiness: 20°FWater: ModerateNative: southern Texas, northeastern MexicoGrowth
Growth Rate: Slow-moderateMature Height: 10'Mature Width: 10'Mature Form: Upright, denseFoliage
EvergreenColor: Gray-greenTexture: CoarseWildlife
Flowers
Flower Color: WhiteSeason: Spring, FallComments
Litter: ModerateThorns: NoneIrritation: None![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwebcms.amwua.org%2Fmedia%2F15683345280e54f00b771.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Photo By: Dave Seibert
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Photo By: Carol Ward