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
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.