
Texas Olive
Cordia boissieri
Tip: Texas olive can be grown as a shrub or small patio tree.
THE BASICS
Type: Shrub
Sun: Full sun
Hardiness: 20°F
Water: Moderate
Native to: South Texas, northern Mexico
GROWTH RATE
Growth Rate: Slow-moderate
Mature Height: 10 feet
Mature Width: 10 feet
Mature Form: Upright, dense
FOLIAGE
Evergreen
Color: Gray-green
Texture: Coarse
WILDLIFE
FLOWERS
Flower Color: White, showy
Season: spring, fall
COMMENTS
Litter: Moderate
Thorns: None
Allergenic: No
Irritation: None
Photos (l-r, t-b) : Dave Seibert, Carol Ward