Cordia boissieri
Texas Olive, Anacahiita
Description
Large sized shrub to 25', grows fast with water. Rio Grande to Mexico native. Leaves are large, leathery, coarse, green and evergreen in mild winters. White 2" flowers have a yellow throat and are borne in clusters from spring through fall. Fruit is a small white egg resembling an olive and edible especially by birds. There is flower and seed litter and with freezing temps, the tree can be untidy looking as the foliage and small twigs can freeze and lose leaves.
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Height Range
12-25'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Intermittent
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green, Grey Green
Bark Color
Brown
Fruit Color
Green
Fruit Season
Summer, Fall
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low, Low, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Japanese, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Tropical
Accenting Features
Multi-trunk Tree, Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Entry, Foundation, Patio, Park, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Screen, Wind Break
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.